MY
Leadership
Leadership is less about the title you hold than what you do with it. For me that means opening doors, bringing people together, and leaving things better than I found them
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Turning ideas into real opportunities for a stronger, more inclusive Georgia.
191,000+
Georgians Represented
Atlanta • City of South Fulton
College Park • East Point • Union City
6
Standing Committees
Appropriations • Education & Youth • Finance • Health & Human Services • Public Safety • Urban Affairs
8
Study Committees
Exploring key issues in Georgia including HBCUs, workforce development, tourism, music, aviation, forestry, and occupational licensing.
$20.4 Million
Secured in State Budgets
For local communities, infrastructure, economic development, and other priority projects.
Recurring Local Investment
$34 Million+
Generated annually through legislation supporting critical infrastructure and local economic development in Senate District 39.
Bills Now State Law
20
Authored or sponsored legislation addressing education, economic opportunity, consumer protection, public safety, and more.
Board Leadership & Service
Proud to have served with these extraordinary organizations.
General Assembly Leadership
Vice Chair, Senate Democratic Caucus
Chair, Fulton County Senate Delegation
Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Urban Affairs
Founding Chair, HBCU Legislative Caucus
Co-Chair, Working Group on Addiction and Recovery
Legislative Appointments
MARTOC (Metropolitan ATL Rapid Transit Oversight Committee)
Georgia Technology Authority
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
HOW I LEAD
I've led in boardrooms, nonprofits, community organizations and the Georgia Senate. Each experience has shaped how I think about leadership - and reinforced my belief that lasting progress rarely happens because of one person or one idea.
For me, leadership is about investing in people, strengthening institutions we depend on, creating opportunity, bringing people together, and staying curious enough to keep listening and learning.
These principles have shaped how I've approached leadership throughout my career - and how I continue to do the work.
Investing in People
People are our greatest asset.
I believe lasting change begins when people have the tools, support, and confidence to reach their potential. Investing in them strengthens families, communities and generations to come.
