Navigating Public Policy, Technology, Health, Data, and Innovation for a Fairer Future
Today is my mother’s birthday. She’s not just the woman who raised me. She’s the woman who raised four college graduates, each of us with a degree from a historically Black college or university. That is not a coincidence. It’s the result of vision, grit, and a relentless belief in the power of education as Read More “For the Woman Who Believed We Could Go Further”
A couple of years ago, I wrote a piece on a comparative analysis of 3 rural health literacy programs. Today, we revisit the topic. The rolling plains of rural America have long been romanticized as the heartland, a place where small towns thrive on community ties and quiet perseverance. Yet for millions living in these Read More “Bridging the Gap: How HRSA and Local Initiatives Are Transforming Rural Healthcare”
We’re living in an educational golden age. Right now, there are more free and affordable ways to learn than ever before. You can go from beginner to expert in hundreds of fields—from graphic design to quantum physics—without setting foot in a traditional classroom. Sites like FreeCodeCamp, Khan Academy, and edX offer incredible content from some Read More “There’s Never Been a Better Time to Learn Something New: Introducing Path2Learn”
Millions of students lost more than just classroom time during the pandemic. Many lost confidence in their ability to learn. A child who once loved math now stares at a worksheet with uncertainty. A teenager who used to raise their hand in class now hesitates, afraid of getting the answer wrong. The disruption to education Read More “How AI is Restoring Confidence for Students Who Fell Behind During the Pandemic”
You ever wonder what happens to animals at a shelter? Well, I did. And like any normal person, instead of just asking someone, I built a machine learning model to predict it. Introducing my latest project: A machine learning app that analyzes seven years of shelter data from Long Beach and predicts whether an animal Read More “My Machine Learning Model Wants You to Adopt a Cat”
For all the talk of making government more efficient, the latest wave of federal staff cuts is less about efficiency and more about something far more insidious: the systematic dismantling of public institutions that serve the common good. Over the past month, two critical agencies—the General Services Administration (GSA) and the National Institutes of Health Read More “How the GSA and NIH Cuts Reveal a Dangerous Agenda”
Servant leadership has emerged as a pivotal approach in redefining effective leadership across various sectors. Rooted in prioritizing the spiritual and emotional growth, the well-being of team members is paramount. Servant leadership fosters an environment where trust, collaboration, and ethical stewardship are foundational. This leadership style emphasizes empathy and humility, positioning leaders as servants first, Read More “The Evolution of Servant Leadership”
In Bloomington, Indiana, a small independent newspaper called The Ryder provided an unlikely launchpad for my writing career. A motley crew of locals and students worked tirelessly to put out a publication that was as synergistic as it was eclectic. The publisher, the late great Peter LoPilato, was a man of few but potent words. Read More “The Art of Professional Transformation”
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord is a glaring example of putting corporate polluters ahead of public welfare. This move not only undermines global efforts to combat climate change but also erodes America’s moral authority on the world stage. The Paris Accord wasn’t perfect, but it was a Read More “The U.S. Exit from the Paris Accord”
Technological progress has always been a double-edged sword, bringing new opportunities while upending the status quo. As we approach 2025, one innovation stands out above the rest: Agentic AI. This next-generation technology is more than a tool; it’s an independent actor, capable of planning, adapting, and executing tasks with minimal human intervention. If harnessed thoughtfully, Read More “2025: The Cutting Edge of Disruption with Agentic AI”