Age: 19
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: University of Missouri-Columbia
Year: Class of 2021
Career Aspirations:
I aspire to be a commercial pilot, as well as an entrepreneur. I hope to use my passion to fly, to open many doors and establish a flight facility to continue to support my community in the ways Tuskegee Next has helped me.
Hobbies & Interests:
I love playing games like basketball and exploring the roots of genres of music. I also enjoy the opportunity mentoring gives me to have an impact on the lives of others.
Organizations/Clubs:
Leadership Board of Mizzou Black Women Initiative; Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc; Lipstick Saints Ambassador; Vasey Scholar
Why are you passionate about aviation?
As a young girl I have always been fascinated with planes. I love the science behind the concepts of flight. Bessie Coleman has always been a role model to me. I admired her drive to follow her passion and defy all the social conflicts that went against her. My passion for aviation grows as my pursuit, and comfort of making history rises.
What is your future aspiration?
In the future I hope to establish a flight school. I would love to introduce more minorities to the field of aviation. Through my passion for aviation, I aspire to manage my own aircraft business. Aviation is not a well-known career in the African American community. Therefore, by owning my own practice in this field, I hope to inspire other minorities to join me in this journey.
Why did you choose to apply to Tuskegee NEXT?
My senior year of high school; I was graced with the opportunity of gaining Tammara Holmes as a mentor. Throughout the year, I learned more about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Tuskegee NEXT program. I knew that this program would be the opportunity of a lifetime. The Tuskegee NEXT program encourages my passion, dedication, and hard work to achieve my goal of becoming a commercial pilot