Scholar.
executive.
global strategist.
ABOUT
I have spent my career at a unique intersection where higher education meets global affairs, civic engagement meets policy, and scholarship meets real-world impact.
As a pracademic, my work goes beyond studying institutions. It involves building them. Beyond teaching politics and global affairs, it means developing the next generation of civic leaders. And beyond analyzing global issues, it requires working directly with governments, universities, and communities around the world to actually address them.
I currently serve as Academic Director of the Office of Community and Civic Engagement at Farmingdale State College (SUNY), where I lead institution-wide initiatives that connect academic resources to community and global impact. I also spent years teaching as a Professor of Global Affairs and Politics, which keeps me grounded in what matters most: the students. Beyond my office, I serve as Chair of the Civic Discourse and Intellectual Square Initiative, a campus wide effort advancing civic dialogue and intellectual engagement across disciplines.
I am a four-time author, Guardian contributor, and international speaker on governance, leadership, and women's empowerment. I was named to the Most Influential People of African Descent Top 100 Under 40 in Politics and Governance and am an inductee of the Rutgers University African American Alumni Hall of Fame.
Outside of my professional work, I dedicate my time to serving organizations focused on youth empowerment, women and girl mentorship, and social impact. My mission has always been the same: transform institutions, shape better policies, and empower the next generation of leaders to take on the most pressing challenges of our time.
Executive leader
With over two decades of experience in higher education administration and institutional strategy, I lead initiatives that transform campuses, build community partnerships, and advance civic engagement at scale. Currently serving as Executive Leader of Community and Civic Engagement at Farmingdale State College (SUNY), I have built award-winning programs recognized nationally for civic excellence.
global strategist
My work as a global affairs scholar and practitioner has taken me from the United Nations Population Fund to the halls of government in Nigeria and South Africa. As a Fulbright Specialist Scholar and Council on Foreign Relations Higher Education Ambassador, I operate at the highest levels of international policy, education, and governance.
Scholar and Author
I am a four-time published author, Guardian Newspaper contributor, and academic researcher whose work centers on good governance, global ethics, and civic engagement. I hold a Ph.D. in Global Affairs from Rutgers University and a certification in U.S. Public Policy from Harvard University.
SPEAKER AND CONSULTANT
I speak around the world on governance, leadership, global affairs, and women's empowerment. As Founder and Managing Director of YG Consulting, I partner with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government offices to build leadership capacity and drive institutional excellence.
