Duke University | Baldwin Scholars Program

I was born in Washington D.C. but I have spent the past 16 years in North Carolina. I called Durham home throughout elementary school and then moved two hours down the road to Charlotte, NC. I went to Harding University High School in Charlotte and completed the International Baccalaureate program. During high school I threw shot put and discus on a state champion track and field team, participated in Model United Nations, was Vice President of National Honor Society, and in multiple community service organizations. Outside of school, I was involved in the National Conference for Community and Justice, an organization dedicated to achieving social justice in today's society. In my spare time I enjoy going out, reading, dancing, singing off-key, and relaxing with my friends.

When I made the transition to Duke, I wanted to be involved in multiple smaller communities where I could feel comfortable and accepted. To ease the transition, I decided to enroll in the Modern America Focus. I also had the support of the Reginaldo Howard Scholars as a source of guidance and an opportunity explore student leadership on campus. I am also involved in my residence hall's House Council and the Black Student Alliance's Public Affairs Committee. I am also a member of the Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

I decided to apply for the Baldwin Scholars Program because I was interested in meeting a group of passionate and motivated group of women on campus to inspire and support me through my years at Duke University. Through this program, I have met and begun to build relationships with so many amazing women. I am very excited about working with the Baldwins and leaving a lasting impression on Duke University.

 I graduated this spring with a major in Public Policy Studies and minors in African and African American Studies and Cultural Antrhopology. In the fall I will bein a two year stint with Teach For America Chicago Corps.