Bio

About Me

            Born and raised in northeast Baltimore City , I am very fluent with the happenings and circumstances of our district. The son of a skilled tradesman and a homemaker, I have attended Baltimore City Catholic and public schools and have been continuously involved in the community. My mother taught me from a very young age the importance of helping others when they are in need, which creates a cycle of giving that benefits the entire society.

            Through growing up in ethnically diverse neighborhoods, I have developed an understanding of people from a variety of backgrounds. I have also witnessed and personally been subjected to the crime, violence, and racial tensions that hinder our community. These experiences have only helped me realize that all people, regardless of skin color, are all potential victims of these atrocities.

            After graduation from high school, I was unable to afford college, so immediately I joined the work force. I worked nearly six years as an assistant teacher in the field of Special Education. I was previously a member of both the Teamsters and the United Food and Commercial Workers labor unions, while my father had been a sprinkler-fitter for the past thirty-five years with the United Association labor union. This background has given me a great deal of valuable experience pertaining to the adversity of the working class citizen, in addition to the importance of labor unions.

            Currently, I am a Park Ranger for Baltimore City .  I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude as a History Major from CCBC Essex and am now in the process of transfer to achieve my PhD.  Since beginning college, I have continuously achieved Dean’s List and am also a member of the National Honor Society. As for my civic duties, the services that I perform vary greatly. I am a member of the Herring Run Watershed Organization and volunteer often for field work such as cleanups, plantings, and restoration. I am active with various political groups that attempt to increase political participation and provide basic needs such as affordable living, healthcare, and quality education for those who are less fortunate. I also a guitarist for the local rock band, $100 Monkey.

            The volunteer work that I have always preferred has been tacit work. I had spent six years as an assistant teacher with special needs children and now volunteer my time whenever possible. I have always enjoyed participating in various fund-raising activities such as the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. However, the activities that I perform most frequently include helping neighbors and others who are in need with a wide range of daily-living services.

            Being a humble person, I have never preferred to do things that bring a great deal of attention to the assistance I perform.  While I see nothing wrong with others who want recognition for the great accomplishment of service to the community, I prefer to remain on a deferential level with my achievements.

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