Fraternal Experience
FRATERNAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Initiated Membership: Iota Rho Chapter, December 18, 1992
- Life Member: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (#15579)
- Award-Winning Leadership:
- District IV Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year (2001-2022)
- Zeta Nu Lambda Chapter Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year (2021-2022)
AREA I DIRECTOR (NEW JERSEY) | 2022 – 2025
- Strategic Planning:
- Developed standardized reporting processes for District IV Area Directors, ensuring alignment with the General Organization’s strategic goals.
- Achieved over 90% Risk Management compliance for chapters in North Jersey for three out of four years.
- Promoted civic engagement practices that enhanced member participation across multiple chapters.
- Attained 85% execution of all four national programs across Area 1.
PRESIDENT – ZETA NU LAMBDA CHAPTER | 2020-2024
- Program Execution & Impact:
- Secured nearly $83,000 in sponsorship funding over four years, enabling the successful execution of 48 high-impact chapter initiatives with minimal financial burden on the chapter—utilizing less than 11% of chapter funds for program implementation.
- Established a four-year renewable scholarship program for high school students pursuing higher education, creating a lasting pipeline of support for academic success.
- Engineered a sustainable fundraising model by forging strategic partnerships with municipalities, state government, and corporate sponsors, ensuring long-term financial viability and expanded program reach.
- Expanded the “A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People” program into a premier statewide initiative, mobilizing voters across New Jersey and significantly increasing civic engagement.
- Membership Growth: Increased chapter membership by 19% through reclamation efforts, fostering a stronger and more engaged brotherhood.
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- Editor-to-The-Sphinx: 2014–2016
- Parliamentarian: 2016–2018
- Chaplain: 2018–2020
- President: 2020–2024
DELEGATE TO VARIOUS DISTRICT, REGIONAL AND GENERAL CONVENTIONS – 2015 – PRESENT
OTHER NON-ALPHA RELATED LEADERSHIP ROLES:
PRESIDENT, PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL – Central Jersey | 2025-2027
- Developed strategy to increase community service impact and brand awareness over 4 years for the Council.
- Managed 15 active chapters of the council and provided communication and collaboration opportunities with all 9 NJ NPHC alumni chapters.
- Launched a statewide scholarship and internship program benefiting undergraduate D9 members throughout the State of New Jersey.
- Created a statewide phone bank initiative to increase civic engagement in collaboration with all NPHC chapters within NJ.
OTHER NPHC ROLES
- Delegate (2011–2019)
- Vice President (2020–2024)
- Executive Board Member (2020–Present)
- Social Action Chair (2021–2024)
Special Olympics of America, Area 6 (2014–2024):
- Mentor and chaperone for the swim team.
Father’s Auxiliary – Jack and Jill of America:
- Eastern Region Chair (2019–2020)
- National Chair (2020–2021)
100 Black Men of New Jersey: Board Member (2008–2010)
AWARDS AND CITATIONS
- State of New Jersey Citation – Outstanding Community Service (2023)
- City of Plainfield, NJ Proclamation – Community Service Award (2023)
- Delta Mu Zeta Chapter (Omega Psi Phi): Outstanding Community Service (2024)
- Shiloh Baptist Church: Outstanding Community Service (2023)
(*Additional awards and speaking engagement details available upon request.)