Financial Education & Higher Education Access

In a country that is facing more than 31 trillion dollars in total debt and $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, it is evident that something needs to be done to address this issue. Americans are lacking the skills and the confidence to take ahold of their financial futures. Through my experiences gaining a BBA in Managerial Finance & an MA in Higher Education and serving as the Moneythink Vice President, a Financial Education Coach, Higher Education Professional, an investment advising intern and a passionate financial literacy advocate, I have incredible opportunities to promote SAVE: Scholarships, Access, Value, and Exploration. Americans will feel equipped, confident and ready to pave the path to a more successful financial future when they are making wise postsecondary education decisions!

Food Insecurity

More than 33 million Americans live in food insecure households, with the Southeast possessing the greatest number of states facing the highest rates of food insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased these rates, and communities of color have been affected at the greatest levels. Through my service at the Arkansas Food Bank, Bread of the Mighty, Food4Kids, and the Field and Fork Pantry, I have had hands on opportunities to pack meals for those in need. Helping ensure no one is questioning where their next meal will come from is a goal I strive to reach with each meal packed and served.

Childhood Obesity

Nearly 20% of children in America fall into the category of overweight or obese. A lack of physical activity, less investment in healthy and home cooked meals, more time than ever spent idle in front of a screen have all detracted today’s youth from living their healthiest and most active lifestyles possible. Launched in 2012, my passion for Be Proactive, Get Active! has been an instrumental part of my life for more than a decade. As a member of the Get Fit Arkansas Fitness Council and a former NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassador, I have seen the benefits of encouraging movement and proper fuel for one’s body to ensure the longest and happiest life for Americans.