Technology should create more opportunity.
I explore how technology, education, and entrepreneurship can help more people shape their futures. My work takes me into classrooms, businesses, housing conversations, and community spaces. Here, I share the ideas and practical lessons that emerge along the way, alongside stories about the people and partnerships making change possible.
Why this work matters to me
Early access to technology helped me pay my way through college and support my family during periods of unstable housing. Learning to build with technology gave me a way to earn, contribute, and create possibilities for myself.
That experience continues to shape my work.
Through TechStart and my work with community partners, I've helped people learn digital skills, develop business ideas, and put new tools into practice. I've also worked on housing education, public conversations, and campaigns that connect people with resources.
Across these experiences, I keep returning to the question of access: how can more people gain the knowledge, support, and practical ability to pursue the opportunities around them?
This site is a place to explore that question. It brings together reflections on AI, lessons from community work, conversations about ownership and economic opportunity, and examples of what happens when people have room to learn and contribute.
Roots in student leadership and advocacy
Graduating high school at 14 and studying biology at UNLV, I was elected the youngest student body president in UNLV history. In that role, I initiated student scholarships, pushed for transparency on campus fees, and fought against steep tuition hikes to protect college affordability for working families.
Those early battles over access and voice continue to guide my work today — whether building digital literacy programs with TechStart or advocating for housing equity in Southern Nevada.
Classrooms, community spaces, and civic partnerships.
A look at the rooms where learning, coalition work, and entrepreneurship unfold in Southern Nevada.
Freedom Week Keynote
Opening remarks for the Veteran Entrepreneurial Library at Nevada Partners during Las Vegas Freedom Week.
Community Access Lab Opening
Entrepreneurs, educators, and partners — including Visa and Alliant Credit Union — convened for the Historic Westside lab and coworking space grand opening.
Promise Startups Panel
Hosting a founder conversation on startup fundamentals, digital workflows, and peer learning for emerging entrepreneurs.
Nevada Partners Gala
Celebrating community impact, workforce milestones, and the Veterans Entrepreneurial Library launch with partners and community champions.
Butterflies Move Freely: Exploring Immigration & Community
My authorial work centers on belonging, family resilience, and how immigration policy shapes the human ability to participate in economic life. Through Butterflies Move Freely, I document the lived experiences of families and entrepreneurs who contribute their talents while navigating an often unforgiving system.
Writing and community storytelling complement my teaching and technology work — because expanding opportunity requires both the practical skills to build and the advocacy to ensure everyone has a seat at the table.
What shapes the work
Technology access
Early access to technology helped me pay my way through college and support my family during periods of unstable housing.
Learning & teaching
Through TechStart and community partners, I've helped people learn digital skills, develop business ideas, and put new tools into practice.
Housing & ownership
I've worked on housing education, public conversations, and campaigns that connect people with resources and counselors.
Community partnerships
Across coalitions and nonprofits, I keep returning to the question of access: how can more people gain the support to pursue opportunity?
Honors, credentials, and community recognition.
A selection of recognitions that reflect the work — from leadership programs and community service to entrepreneurship competitions and professional development.
Obama Foundation Leaders USA
Obama Foundation
Completed the 2025–2026 Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program.
View sourceCertificate of Recognition
Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony
Recognized for contributions to Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, including live video, podcast, and visual coverage.
View sourceHonorary Doctorate in Humanities
United Graduate College and Seminary International
Honorary Doctorate in Humanities — United Graduate College and Seminary International, 2024. Conferred at a ceremony on December 7, 2024.
Get Started U Winner
Get Started U / Cox Business
Winner of the Get Started U entrepreneurship pitch competition for Tech Start for Kids.
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Commendations from U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen
2024Office of U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen
Commendations recognizing the Westside Community Incubator at Nevada Partners and its community impact.
Official Recognition
2024Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II
Recognition for work connected with opening the Westside Community Incubator at Nevada Partners.
LGBTQ+ Community Ally Recognition
2025Office of Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley
Recognized as an LGBTQ+ community ally.
Nominee, Top Tech Exec Awards
November 21, 2016VEGAS INC and Cox Business
Listed among the nominees for the 2016 Top Tech Exec Awards as founder of Tech Start for Kids.
View sourceAmbassador for Peace
November 2013Universal Peace Federation
Recognized as an Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation.
Certificate of Appreciation
December 2011UNLV
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution to UNLV.
OCA–Las Vegas College Mentorship Program
May 2012OCA–Las Vegas
Completed the OCA–Las Vegas College Mentorship Program.
Earlier professional development
Historical Google and HubSpot marketing certifications. All credentials below have expired and are listed for archival reference only.
- Google — AdWords Display CertificationValid through Nov 29, 2018
- Google — AdWords Video CertificationValid through Nov 29, 2018
- Google — AdWords Mobile CertificationValid through Nov 29, 2018
- Google — Mobile Sites CertificationValid through Dec 3, 2018
- Google — Analytics CertificationValid through Jun 3, 2019
- Google — Digital Sales ExamValid through Dec 4, 2019
- HubSpot Academy — Inbound MarketingIssued Jul 2017 · Expired Sep 2019
- HubSpot Academy — Content MarketingIssued Dec 2017 · Expired Feb 2020
- HubSpot Academy — Email MarketingIssued Nov 2017 · Expired Feb 2020
See the ideas in practice.
Explore the projects where these ideas take shape — and the impact that becomes visible in what people go on to do.