| HCD PRACTITIONER

CLARITY, CONNECTION, AND CRAFT
This section highlights my work as a writer, facilitator, and professional in various domains.
Here, you’ll find articles, creative pieces, and selected writing projects that showcase my journey in crafting insightful, meaningful content for a diverse range of audiences.
My writing spans topics from team dynamics and leadership to personal reflections and poetry.
PROFESSIONAL POSTS

1. The Importance of a Team Collaboration Plan (2023)
Want your team to hit the ground running? Discover how a simple plan can make all the difference.
2. Best Practices for Facilitating a Large Group Online (2023)
Struggling with virtual meetings? Learn expert strategies to run smooth, effective sessions with ease.
3. Designing A Heart Rate Monitoring System (2019)
In collaboration with the National Science Foundation, exploring breakthrough technologies that improve healthcare access for underserved populations.
CREATIVE WRITING

1. Creative Writing Portfolio (2025)
Explore my collection of personal creative pieces on Medium.
2.Published I'll Be Okay (And Other Lies I've Told Myself) (2018)
Written to connect, these poems offer a reminder: you are never truly alone.
3. Beautiful Poetry For Lovely Children (2015)
Venture into the mind of a poet, and discover the secrets to the universe. Maybe along the way you'll discover yourself.
HIGHLIGHTS & HONORS

1. MITRE Spotlight – Black History Month (2023)
Recognized for my contributions to MITRE and the broader community during Black History Month.
2. Scholarship Committee Chair – Gay Professional Men of Color (2023)
Led the undergraduate scholarship selection process, supporting two LGBTQ+ students in their academic journeys. (2023)
3. Featured in FIU Newspaper – Honors College (2022)
Profiled for academic achievement and leadership as a scholarship recipient. (2022)
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Fellow – CreAItivity (2021)
Selected to explore the role of AI in solving societal challenges through this nonprofit fellowship.
5. Executive Board Member of the Year – Black Student Union (BSU) (2021)
Recognized for going above and beyond in service to BSU and the campus community.
6. NACME Scholar – National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (2020)
Awarded a competitive STEM scholarship supporting underrepresented students in engineering.
7. Featured in FIU Newspaper – Road to FIU ’22
Highlighted by FIU News as a standout member of the graduating class.