| Biographical Information
Occupation- Planner and Project Manager, Urban Design Kilday Studios
Education-
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, B.S., Journalism, 2003
Florida State University, M.S., Urban and Regional Planning, 2006
Born- in West Palm Beach, Florida
Religious Affiliation- Methodist; Member of Christian Temple A.M.E. Church, West Palm Beach
Recreation- Reading, exercising, spending time with family, participating in activities across the district
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2012-2016
Other Public Service
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, Chairman
Honors and Awards
Legislator of the Year, Florida Planning and Zoning Association, 2023
Community Service Community Impact Award, Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2023
40th Anniversary Distinguished Statesman Award AKA Sorority, Inc., Xi Pi Omega Chapter, 2023
Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Eagle Award Recipient, 2022
Community Leader of the Year, Operation HOPE, 2022
Legislative Appreciation Award, Florida League of Cities, 2022, 2017
President's Award, given by Florida A&M University President Dr. Larry Robinson, 2021
PBC Frontline Hero, SHE Holdings, Sha's Community Initiatives, Inc., 2021
Humanitarian, SHE Holdings, Sha's Community Initiatives, Inc., 2020
Man of Excellence, Operation HOPE, 2020
Leadership Excellence Award (Public Sector), Leadership Palm Beach County, 2018
Community Leadership Award, In Honor of Black History Month, PBC Democratic Party, 2018
Distinguished Public Service Award, American Planning Association, 2018
Legislator of the Year, Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, 2017
Riviera Beach Hometown Hero, City of Riviera Beach, 2017
Trail Blazer Award, My Teacher My Hero, 2017
Distinguished Alumni, Florida A&M University National Alumni Association, 2015
Appreciation Award, Palm Beach County League of Cities, 2014
Freshman Legislative Appreciation Award, Palm Beach County League of Cities, 2013
Distinguished Alumni Award, Palm Beach County Chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association
Call to Action Award, Democratic Black Caucus of Florida
The Voice of Commercial Construction, Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.
Friend of Industry Award, Trust & Wealth Management
South Florida's Most Influential Black Business Leaders, Legacy Magazine, 2012
Palm Beach County Planning Congress, Ethics Seminar, Keynote Presenter, 2012
Founder's Award, Inner-City Youth Golfers' Association, 2011
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Planners
American Planning Association
Leadership Palm Beach County Alumni Relations Board
Urban League of PBC New Community Development Board, Member
Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee, Member and Business Manager
Palm Beach County Caucus of Black Elected Officials, Associate Member
Palm Beach County Chapter of FAMU Alumni Association, Member
Salvation Army Northwest Community Center Advisory Board, Member |