06/05/2026
Today, I am honored to have been recognized as the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s Employee of the Year for 2025. (Still in tears)
This award represents so much more than my work within the agency. It is an acknowledgment of a life dedicated to service both inside and outside of the workplace. From mentoring and empowering youth through Heart & Sole Performing Arts, to serving my community as 2026 Ms. Corporate America-Salisbury, MD, to being recognized for impact on local, national, and international platforms, every effort has been birthed with one purpose in mind: making a difference.
I’ve often say that I was a queen long before I wore a crown. For me, a crown has never been about status it has always been about service, sacrifice, leadership, and the responsibility to uplift others.
The Bible teaches us that we shall receive a crown when it is all over. While my work is far from over, this recognition feels like a reminder that the seeds I’ve planted, the lives I’ve touched, and the work I’ve poured my heart into have not gone unnoticed. The crown is not the reward itself…it is a symbol of the work, dedication, and purpose behind it.
I am grateful to my colleagues, my community, my village, and every young person/parent who has allowed me to be a part of their journey. The work continues. The mission remains. And I will keep doing the heart work with the hard work.