Born: in Newton, Mississippi
Education: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1990-1994; University of Michigan School of Public Health - M.S., Environmental Health Sciences, 2001-2004; University of Michigan School of Public Health - Doctor of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences, 2004-2014
Employment/Military Record: Environmental Restoration Group - Laboratory Supervisor, 1997; Saginaw County Health Department - Environmental Health Specialist (1997-2000), Environmental Health Lead Hazard Remediation Coordinator (2000-2004), Program Manager (2004-2009), Community Health Improvement Director (2009-2011); City of Flint - Chief Public Health Advisor, 2016-2019; The Chisholm Legacy Project - Chief Program Officer, 2022-2023; Michigan State Board of Education - President, 2015-Present; Regeneration LLC - Owner, 2011-Present