I was born in Brooklyn, New York to African parents from Nigeria, Ghana and Togo and grew up living in between Nigeria, Ghana and New York. I initially wanted to become a lawyer.

I was a freshman in Stony Brook University when Barack Obama became the first black president of the United States of America and it had a profound effect on me. I was subconsciously inspired to get involved. I applied for the New York State Assembly internship program, got accepted and moved to Albany. I became fascinated with the political process then changed my major to Political Science. I graduated from Stony Brook University with a B.A. in Political Science and minor in Theatre Arts.

Upon graduation, I decided to pursue an acting career, hoping to get involved in politics much later in life. I struggled as an artist, working as a waiter and other flexible jobs to support my acting career. After a few years, I starred in several award winning movies, series and theatre productions across New York. I was beginning to make a name for myself as an actor.

After living in almost every borough in New York, and working in different industries, I had to move again and I finally settled in CoOp City. I thought it was the most beautiful place I've ever been. I had to start all over again, again. For the first few years after moving to CoOp, I was a Campaign Manager for local, state and federal candidates. I began connecting locally with my new community, helping in elections, volunteering in community events.

I eventually became the Vice President of the Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic club and the Civic Engagement chair for the NAACP CoOp Branch. I organized a mass voter registration drive in collaboration with several community organizations. I followed up with a monthly Civic Engagement Workshop series where I educated the community about the political process covering topics like the Executive, legislature through the Constitution. 

After over a decade of experience working in the legislature, in education, with Humanitarian organizations, managing several campaigns, I felt an urgent calling to step up in my leadership. I have decided to run for the New York State Assembly in the 82nd District. As your AssemblyMember for the 82nd District, I intend to educate, to build, to protect and to empower through legislation, education, advocacy and intentional community partnerships.

Join me in the movement!