I Am First Gen Success

Welcome to the I Am First Gen Institute

I AM First Gen Success

“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” (Langston Hughes). To move in and through life, I’ve had to create a vision. I’ve shared a glimpse of my adult learner PhD journey.

Thank you to mentors who invested in my success.

The New Leadership Academy Fellowship was vital in my transformation and transition, 2017-2018.

I’m the first in my family to earn a Bachelors degree at a Research 1, the University of Florida

I wrote six manuscripts at Eastern Michigan University’s Library, September 2017.

I secured meaningful employment, however; I faced housing insecurities March 2018. I still went to work that morning.

The first time I wore the regalia was at work for Commencement Spring 2018.

I’m the first in my family to secure a C-Suite Vice President role.

I am First Gen. I graduated with my PhD December 2015.