Salutations NSBE Family and Milwaukee Community,

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I am deeply honored to serve as President of the Milwaukee Area Professionals (MAP) Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. As a proud Milwaukee Public Schools graduate of Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School and an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering, NSBE’s mission is personal to me. This organization represents opportunity, mentorship, and the belief that excellence in engineering and service to community must go hand in hand.

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I often reflect on a quote that guides my leadership: “If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.” Our collective dream in Milwaukee must be bold — not only increasing the number of Black engineers, but ensuring they are supported, retained, and empowered to lead right here in our city.

 

NSBE’s mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. Our chapter motto, “We Build Together: From Impact to Innovation,” is how we bring that mission to life in Milwaukee.

 

Building the Pipeline
The work of NSBE-MAP centers on one priority: building a sustainable pipeline of Black STEM talent from grade school to professional leadership.

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That pipeline begins early. Through initiatives like Professional Partners in the Classroom (PPIC) and our Hydroponics STEM Program, we introduce K-12 students to engineering concepts, mentorship, and hands-on learning. These programs help young people see themselves as problem-solvers, innovators, and future engineers.

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At the collegiate level, we actively support and collaborate with NSBE chapters at Marquette University, UW–Milwaukee, and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Our goal is to ensure students are not only prepared academically, but connected professionally — with internships, mentors, and real pathways into industry.

 

For young professionals and experienced engineers, MAP provides a community of accountability, leadership development, and opportunity. Our members are engineers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and public servants working across industries throughout the region. Signature programs such as the INSPIRE Scholarship Gala and City-Wide Meet-Ups bring together students, corporate partners, and professionals to celebrate excellence while expanding access to careers in STEM.

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Impact in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is my home. Born and raised in the Harambee neighborhood, I now serve our residents as an Electrical Engineer with Milwaukee Water Works, helping maintain the infrastructure that delivers safe drinking water to our community every day . Public service has taught me that technical expertise and community impact cannot be separated — engineering at its best improves lives.

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NSBE-MAP strives to reflect that same principle. Beyond professional development, our chapter remains committed to community engagement through service projects, partnerships with local organizations, mentorship initiatives, and outreach programs that uplift neighborhoods across the city.

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We also recognize Milwaukee’s growing role as a hub for technology and innovation. Our chapter is committed to ensuring Black engineers are not merely participants in that future, but leaders shaping it. By strengthening partnerships with industry, education, and civic organizations, we aim to position Milwaukee and Wisconsin as destinations where Black technical talent can build careers and build community simultaneously.

 

A Community and a Call
At its core, NSBE is more than a professional society. It is a safe haven, a network, and a launching pad. It is a place where students gain confidence, professionals find purpose, and leaders are developed.

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I invite you to engage with us — attend an event, mentor a student, partner with our programs, or become a member. The future engineers sitting in Milwaukee classrooms today are watching what we build together.

 

Together, we will continue strengthening the pipeline, expanding opportunity, and creating lasting impact.

 

Yours in Service,