What high school did you attend and graduate from?
Lincoln High School and Humanities/Communication Magnet (Radio/TV/Film Magnet) in 2002.
What is your current occupation?
I am the founder and principal consultant of Creatryx Consulting.
What are your responsibilities?
I lead a consulting firm focused on helping organizations improve retention, strengthen leadership, and build workplaces people want to stay in. I work directly with HR and business executives to solve the “people problems” that quietly affect performance.
What are some career or personal highlights/accomplishments?
One of my proudest and most recent milestones was co-authoring the book “Sips of Wisdom: An Unfiltered Guide to Career Success.” I wrote alongside four other executives to pour back into the next generation of leaders.
We wanted to create something real, relevant, and rooted in lived experience, not just theory. This is unfiltered advice about the problems that often hold people back in their careers, and battle-tested strategies for ways to overcome them. You can learn more or order the book here.
I’m also the founder of Creatryx Consulting, where I’ve had the opportunity to advise national brands and growing businesses on ways to improve retention, develop stronger managers, and align people strategy with business performance.
What made your Dallas ISD education unique?
What stands out most to me about my time in Dallas ISD was joining the band as a majorette with the Wall of Sound. I learned a lot about femininity, confidence, and community under the guidance of Ms. Iris Wesley.
Becoming the captain of the Purple Sensation line my senior year was also my very first leadership role. I like to say it’s where I cut my teeth and where I first learned what it means to show up with presence and purpose.
Who was your favorite Dallas ISD teacher or what was your favorite course? and why?
I had several teachers who made a lasting impact, but what stands out most are the educators who pushed me to think critically and lead confidently. Dr. Louie White, Imani Pamoja, Esther Domahoff, and Beverly J. Talton come to mind. They didn’t just teach content, they helped shape character. That foundation gave me the confidence to thrive in rooms I hadn’t even imagined yet.
What advice, if any, would you offer to students who are interested in your career field?
There’s no one right path into this kind of work, but curiosity will take you far.
If you’re interested in becoming a corporate executive, an entrepreneur, or a consultant, start by learning how to ask great questions and really listen to people. Business is about solving problems, and people are at the heart of almost every one.
Also, give yourself permission to explore. Some of the best parts of my career weren’t part of the original plan. Don’t be afraid to pivot, grow, and redefine what success looks like along the way. Every experience teaches you something about business, about people, and yourself.
