It's been over a year since my last blog post and I have decided this academic year to take more time to blog and focus on reflection in my life and in my career. With this being said, I think it's time for a catch up blog. What's happened in the last year? Well...
I started my career at Kennesaw State University advising the Interfraternity Council along with other programming based initiatives while also exploring means for collaboration and growth. I have found comfort in my career and believe that I have found a place to begin roots for the future. I feel very encouraged by the people that I surround myself with at KSU.
In my volunteer life, I have engaged in several different things.
First, I started volunteering with Atlanta Pride and serving as a Lead Ambassador to help encourage and enhance the patron experience for all that support and attend our annual festival. A year later, I am Co-Chair for Pride Ambassadors and work to ensure that all volunteers aid in the hospitality of our VIPs. I have found a calling to help in the education, advocacy, and collaboration of people to support and advance GLBTIQ initiatives and equality. I am excited for the 2013 Atlanta Pride Festival in October and invite you all to attend.
Second, I loved working with NASPA that I thought it would just be me doing social media for a while. In late fall 2012, I was asked if I would be interested in being Chair-Elect for the Fraternity|Sorority Knowledge Community. Obviously, my nerves were shot, thought I was too young, and asked myself what do I have to lose... so, I said yes. At the 2014 NASPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Curtis Burrill and I will assume our roles as Co-Chairs for the Fraternity|Sorority Knowledge Community. I could not be more excited but also honored to serve higher education in a way that brings the voices, the people, and the spirit of the fraternal movement together for at least two years. I imagine it will be longer.
Third, I continued presenting at SEIFC. It seems like it was yesterday when I went to my first SEIFC (2008). In early 2013, a changing of the guard occurred and was offered the opportunity to join the professional staff for SEIFC - it's been a humbling and full circle experience and cannot wait to see what the future holds. I love to be able to challenge and support fraternity men through their development and progress.
Overall, life is good. I have been thankful for the opportunities given to me and look forward to what else God has in store for me. Remember, your values speak.
