•                                                        Founding Board Member: Catholics in Media Associates (CIMA)
•                      Co-Author: When You See Water, Call It Water – The Story of Ghana Queen Mother Yaa Assanteewa (Ethidolls, 2008)
•                                                 Volunteer: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Juvenile Detention Ministry Program
•                                                        Birthplace:  Chicago, IL (3rd oldest of a family of 17 children)