Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

MBA in Project Management, Aspen University

BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati

• Has served as:
  • National Vice President
  • Regional Director
  • Sectional Chair
  • Program Director
• Chaired the Transition Task Force that developed steps and procedures for implementing the 2016 National Convention’s decision to separate operational and governance responsibilities between the Operations Council and the Board of Directors, respectively
• Experienced in data analysis, creating trackable metrics, and helping teams build and achieve consensus
• Well-versed in strategic planning, financial review, and challenging the status quo
• Has proven ability to initiate critical strategic projects and to lead cross-functional teams to communicate and implement key objectives

“Alpha Phi Omega provides college students with a safe place to create meaningful relationships with others [who] share a common mission, bond, and to feel accepted and a part of something. … Alpha Phi Omega can continue to push a culture of acceptance and inclusion for all individuals. That is our common story and our common thread.”

• MPP (Master’s in Public Policy)
  • Georgetown University

• MBA in Finance and Management
  • Florida A&M University

• BA in Business Administration
  • Florida A&M University

• Serves on the National Board of Directors
• Led the HBCU Task Force
• Chaired the 2010 National Convention in Atlanta
• Developed a 3-year strategic plan to help nonprofits grow influence in their industries
• Leads multiple teams in the financial services industry

“We need to ensure our children can join Alpha Phi Omega, and that starts with continuing the work the existing Board has done regarding the vision and mission, as well as the future of the Fraternity, and accelerating it further. … Ultimately, we need to lean on our unique ability to be local and meet our chapters where they operate — in our communities — by better utilizing and building upon the structures we have already set up.”

• MBA in Operations, Leadership and Change Management
  • DePaul University

• BA in Economics (Business and Finance)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Has served as:
  • Board of Directors Member
  • Regional Director
  • Sectional Chair
  • National Convention Legislative Director
  • APO LEADS Launch Director

• Played a leading role in facilitating the strategic planning process and supporting chapters serving the needs of their members
• Has extensive professional experience in focusing on strategic outcomes and building roadmaps to achieve organizational goals and objectives

“The Fraternity needs to look at the structure that has been in place for the past 50 years and determine whether this is going to best support its chapters for the next three decades. All of this will ensure that student members, regardless of where they live, the location of their chapter, or the section and region of which they are a part, will all enjoy a solid, consistent, and outstanding experience as part of Alpha Phi Omega.”

• PhD in Business Analysis and Data Sciences
  • Capitol University – Expected 2022

• MS in Geographical Information Systems
  • Arizona State University

• BS in Urban Planning
  • Arizona State University

• Serves on the National Board of Directors
• Experienced in planning, supervising, and executing multiple projects requiring development of long-term and strategic objectives; allocating resources to meet objectives; budgeting/accounting, scheduling, and coordinating with stakeholders
• Focuses on youth mentorship in his community service activities

“APO looks for students who really want to impact and change the world, starting with their campus. If you want to make a difference and influence change, APO is the organization set apart from the others. … There is a sweet science between old and new. But we as an organization need to be willing to cease any/all existing practices, if it means adopting and pivoting towards new philosophies, for a sustainable future.”

• MA in Urban and Regional Planning
  • University of Colorado at Denver

• BA in Environmental Design
  • University of Colorado at Boulder

• Chaired the 2004 National Convention in Denver and has helped plan and execute every National Convention since
• Served as sectional chair and on multiple regional and national committees
• Provides strategic leadership to the Boulder city organization, city manager, and city council
• Has extensive experience in addressing immediate issues, such as COVID-19, while maintaining a strategic focus

“We are at a crucial time for our Fraternity to step back, examine the future of higher education, and how we can best continue to create future leaders through service. That vision that Frank Reed Horton had in 1925 still stands today, and as someone who has directly benefitted from my APO experience to serve people, I am committed to thinking creatively, strategically, and effectively to guide the next chapter in our Fraternity’s history.”

• JD (Juris Doctor Degree)
  • University of Florida

• BA in Political Science
  • Boston University

• Has served as:
  • Board of Directors Member
  • Sectional Chair
  • Program Committee Chair and Teacher

• Has led efforts and task forces focused on strategic efforts to improve APO’s brand and national perception; take full advantage of our upcoming 100th anniversary to grow and nurture our family; and adapt our organization to a changing academic and social environment
• Has extensive experience serving in leadership and board positions for a variety of organizations, in addition to Alpha Phi Omega

“Our chapters deserve all of the support, care, and effort we can give them, while at the same time we have taken the first steps in growing and expanding our impact. … The time I spent in my home chapter helped make me the person I am today, and I am forever grateful for the opportunities and long-lasting friendships that time fostered. What I want is for every college student to have the ability to share in those benefits.”

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
  • Michigan Technological University

• Has served as:
  • Board of Directors Member
  • Regional Vice Chair
  • Sectional Chair
  • Program Director
• Helped shape vision, mission, and strategic plans through the Board restructuring transition
• Has significant experience in leading teams of up to 150 members to accomplish company objectives on budget and on time

“APO should offer its members a chance to embrace differences to expand each individual’s ability to connect to the larger community and improve their experiences on campus. Each chapter has an opportunity as they return to campus to embrace new traditions and make their campus a space to achieve growth and connections.”

• EdD in Education Leadership and Organizational Innovation
  • Marymount University – Expected 2023

• MEd in Educational Leadership and Policy-
  Curriculum and Instruction
  • American University

• BA in Communication and Culture –
  Legal Communications
  • Howard University

• Has served as:
  • Sectional Chair
  • HBCU Task Force Member
  • Founding Member and President of the Alpha Phi Omega Uptown Washington DC Alumni Association
• Serves as community advisor to Zeta Phi Chapter at Howard University
• Leads the design and execution of ASCD’s partnership in the Teach to Lead Program
• Engages with local school districts and educators for professional partnerships
• Leads staff on strategic vision and is skilled at distilling complex ideas
• Builds brand awareness and loyalty within the ASCD online community

“A student who joins Alpha Phi Omega will have the opportunity to grow their leadership abilities, create relationships, participate in meaningful service, and engage with a robust network of alumni. … One of the greatest and underutilized assets that Alpha Phi Omega has is its alumni volunteers, who, through a vigorous training program, can ensure consistent and incredible experiences for all members.”

• PhD in Education
  • Walden University

• MEd in Adult and Higher Education
  • University of Central Oklahoma

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
  • University of Oklahoma

• Serves as Operations Council Member as Leadership Development Chair
• Has served as:
  • Board of Directors Member
  • Regional Director
  • Sectional Chair
• Has significant experience in:
  • Preparing and managing multimillion-dollar budgets
  • Strategic planning for university departments and other complex organizations
  • Developing key performance indicators to guide data-driven decision-making
• Has conducted graduate-level research on topics connected to Alpha Phi Omega’s success, including:
  • Student affairs and higher education administration
  • How cultural incongruence can negatively impact students

“The ‘special sauce’ of Alpha Phi Omega is the bond between members. We are not simply members of an organization; we are a part of a larger cause that seeks to help those both in our immediate vicinity and in distant places. … Alpha Phi Omega must also find a way for our members to walk away from their active membership with something more tangible than fond memories of their time in the organization. … Developing additional partnerships and offering more certificate and credential opportunities will increase the organization’s competitiveness.”