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Daryl Campbell is a Social Worker, a Therapist, and an Activist seeking to do whatever it takes to improve lives on a micro and macro collaborative level. With a master’s in social work, Daryl specializes in co-occurring disorders of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Currently, Daryl works as a Substance Abuse Consultant at Justice for Life and is building a counseling practice that focuses on Addictive Behaviors and Mental Wellness in children and adults. As a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern and a Certified Addiction Professional, he has five years of experience working with teens and adults in individual and group therapy. Along with his clinical experiences, Daryl has been a proponent of individual empowerment, community engagement and policy reform by being on the Broward County Substance Abuse Advisory Board, activism through volunteering, campaign initiatives, and active membership in various organizations such as: Broward Young Democrats (BYD), Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., National Association for the Advancement of Color People (NAACP), National Association of Social Work (NASW). Daryl’s future aspirations are attaining his PhD in Social Work and holding a local, state, and federal elected seat within his career.

Tracy Marie McNeil is a lawyer, a citizen, and an activist who believes it takes individual action to move the moral arc of history towards justice. Shortly after graduating Swarthmore College with a BA in religion she was selected to be a juror on a murder trial. That experience highlighted to her the racial and economic inequalities in the judicial system, inspiring her to quit her job and, within the week, start interning in the NYC Court System. After working her way up from junior court analyst up to legal secretary to the Administrative Judge of NYC Civil Courts, she then decided to take her career to the next level by going to Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Tracy Marie McNeil has been a Housing Court Attorney in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan Housing Courts. In 2011 Ms. McNeil was appointed Special Counsel to the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of New York City Trial Courts. In charge of all 26 New York State Courts’ Pro Se Help Centers, some of her other responsibilities included teaching CLEs, webinars on new technologies, and diversity trainings for judges, attorneys, and clerks. In 2016 Ms. McNeil left the court system for The Legal Aid Society of New York, where she represented abused and neglected children in the Bronx Family Court. Since moving to Broward County in 2017 she has taught numerous voter engagement and voter registration trainings for the Democratic Party, and spoken on various legal panels and at public events.

Tracy Marie McNeil currently sits on the boards of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, American Civil Liberties Union of Broward County, and the Voter Participation Project, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving political discourse and protecting voter rights. An avid hiker, Ms. McNeil has completed the John Muir Trail, the Camino de Santiago (Franco), & Tour du Mont Blanc. She hopes to climb Denali and Kilimanjaro in the next 5 years. In July 2018 Ms. McNeil took on her most difficult challenge to date by becoming a parent for the first time.

Adrian Claudius-Cole is an innovative, creative, entrepreneurial and business minded Electro-Mechanical engineer. Cultural diversity has been at the core of his upbringing, as he was originally born in England, and has lived in Sierra Leone, South Africa, England, and the United States of America. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, South Africa where he has worked since graduation. In early 2018 Adrian returned to the U.S.A and is now a resident of Broward County, Florida.

During his early career, Adrian worked directly with inventors, entrepreneurs and startups solving challenging problems through innovative design, development and manufacturing of electro-mechanical products. In his professional and personal capacity Mr. Claudius-Cole has developed over 30 different products ranging from medical devices, marine engines, fitness equipment, physiotherapy machines, to household and consumer products, and aerospace components. He has experience in various industries including marine, aerospace, web applications and bespoke product design. Adrian currently works for Dometic Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mobile living solutions.

His passion for engineering and technology contributes to his efforts in becoming a global leader in product development and commercialization.

Through collaborating with other professionals, business leaders, investors and local community leaders, Mr. Claudius-Cole aims to develop his vision for minority engineering and technology innovation centers, with the first one being in Broward County, Florida. This local hub will focus on supporting, mentoring, teaching and exposing minorities to engineering and technology careers and entrepreneurship. The center will also have a focus on incubating, accelerating and funding minority owned engineering and technology start-ups.

Akilah is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Employed by the Internal Revenue Service, Akilah works as a revenue officer promoting voluntary compliance with U.S. tax laws by collecting delinquent taxes and tax returns.  Akilah utilizes a variety of advanced investigative techniques and financial expertise to educate the public on their tax responsibilities while providing quality customer service.

In 2004, Akilah graduated from Blanche Ely High School. She continued her education at Florida A&M University. In 2008, Akilah transferred to Florida Atlantic University where she graduated with her B.S. in Business Administration/Management.

Akilah is a long-time member of First Baptist Church Piney Grove, where she served in a leadership role as the young adult coordinator for a number of years. As the coordinator, she dealt with the challenges of allowing individuals to identify their roles while promoting unity. Additionally, she prepared their budget, coordinated outings, and utilized available technology to efficiently communicate with members.

Akilah possesses specific skills that make her a valued member of different organizations, including organizing, analyzing and executing projects. Akilah collaborates periodically on a number of events with Next Weekend Productions. Next Weekend Productions is a special events company that oversees the coordination, development, design and production of many events across South Florida. Their mission is to “edutain” and provide events that bring both awareness and entertainment to our communities. Akilah has served as a mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Miami Dade County since 2012 and is in the process of transferring her mentorship to Broward County. Akilah is passionate about having a positive influence on others. She believes in order for our communities to succeed, it is necessary to overcome the apathy that currently plagues our community.  She believes one person can make a difference and it begins with a simple hello.

Brax Tinkler has been the Operations and Development Coordinator at Power U Center for Social Change (Power U), a racial justice organization in Miami, FL since January of 2017. Prior to this role, Brax worked at several non-profits for 10 years in Florida, North Carolina and Texas. These positions were both in direct service and in administration and the organizations’ work was centered on Homelessness, Economic Insecurity, Affordable Housing, Issues of Incarceration, Education, Youth Empowerment, Immigration, Healthcare and LGBT Rights. To Brax, these experiences emphasized the big picture; the institutions that govern our lives need to change.  Brax was born and raised in Miami and has a BA in Sociology/Anthropology, with a Minor in Political Science, from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a Master’s of Science in Social Work, with a concentration in Community Administrative Leadership, from the University of Texas at Austin. Driven by a Human Rights Framework and a strong passion for Social Justice, Brax is committed to fighting for economic, racial and gender liberation and supports the leadership of individuals directly impacted by oppression. Deeply rooted in Brax is that all individuals no matter race, gender or economic situation have the right to live a life of self-determination.

Born in Lighthouse Point, FL, Chase graduated from Florida State University with degrees in Risk Management/Insurance and Marketing. He currently is working for Marsh & McLennan Agency as a Commercial Insurance Consultant. Chase is currently serving as a board member for the Young Professionals for Covenant House and also is a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale. In his free time, Chase enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, and watching sports.

Clay Miller is a proud South Florida resident, a local political activist, and a lifelong progressive. He currently serves as the Communications and Legislative Aide to Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, representing Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and Pembroke Pines. He is also the Communications Director for the Broward Young Democrats.

Clay was born and raised in Hollywood and is a proud product of Broward County Public Schools. He attended The George Washington University in Washington D.C., where he received his B.A in Political Communication in just three years and his M.A. in Media and Strategic Communications in just one year, graduating summa cum laude. Clay returned home after graduating in order to make a needed difference for his home in Broward and South Florida.

In his role with Mayor Furr’s office, Clay manages all office communications, coordinates legislation with intergovernmental departments, prepares policy briefs, and serves as the Commissioner’s representative at many community events weekly. He enjoys the opportunity to serve the community in which he was raised and fight for economic justice, environmental resilience, criminal sentencing reform, early childhood education, and much more. Clay applies his skills in communication and team-building to organizations like the Broward Young Democrats, turning rhetoric into actionable results.

Clay is excited to see what the next generation of progressive leaders bring to the table. He is overjoyed and honored to have been selected as an NLC Fellow for the Class of 2019. This opportunity will pay dividends for years to come, and he looks forward to using the lessons of NLC to give back to his community.

Daniel Mulieri was born in Pembroke Pines, Florida and raised in both Medellin,Colombia and Pembroke Pines FL. Daniel later attended St. Thomas University where he acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies with a Minor in Political Science. He always aspired to serve his community and accomplished just that in various organizations. One of his early public service was when he was appointed board member of the Broward County Homeless Advisory Board and assisted in Broward’s homeless population issues including housing clients and their transportation.He led efforts in several states, including in his community of Broward  County Florida, to increase Hispanic Millennial's and Hispanics' participation in the political process. He is most active in being a voice for Hispanic Millennial's, Young Democrats, and Jewish Millennial's. Daniel has also had the privilege of being elected as a Delegate for the state of Florida at the Democratic National Convention during the 2016 Presidential Elections.

He continues his public service to the community since 2017 as a Community Outreach Representative for a Florida Member of Congress at the U.S. House of Representatives. In his current position he handles matters pertaining to Immigration and FEMA to name a few.

Daniel has been involved in the following organizations as part of his devotion to serve the community: Broward County Homeless Advisory Board - Board Member, Broward County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Vice Chairman, Broward Democratic Hispanic Caucus - President, Outreach Director, Plantation Democratic Club - Secretary Young Democrats of America Hispanic Caucus - Southeast U.S. Director, Young Democrats of America Jewish Caucus - National Political Director, and Broward Jewish Federation - Government Relations Committee Member

Denick Geffrard was born in Princeton, New Jersey to Haitian immigrants.  She earned her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Florida State University. After working as a Case Manager at an Aids Service Organization for six years she decided to pursue a career in nursing.  Denick completed her Associate’s in Nursing from Keiser University. She will graduate December 2018 with her Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of West Florida. Denick is currently employed as a Registered Nurse by PopHealthcare and Broward Health Medical Center.  Denick has extensive experience that includes correctional nursing, telemetry, step down, in hospital case management as well as field case management. Denick is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Haitian American Nurses Association (HANA) and the Urban League Young Professionals Network.  In her spare time Denick enjoys going on medical missions. She has participated in several medical missions to Haiti and Immokalee, FL.

Emma Collum is an attorney, activist, co-founder of the National Women’s March on Washington, and Founder and President of Women’s March Florida a 501c4 organization with regional chapters throughout the state of Florida. Emma serves on the Executive Board of Ruth's List. Emma began her legal career as an advocate for tenants’ rights, domestic violence survivors, union workers, and environmental protections. She gained valuable policy experience as a legislative aide for the first openly LGBTQ member of the NYS Legislature where she worked on Marriage Equality and Anti Fracking Legislation. As General Counsel for a South Florida engineering company she is passionate about STEM education especially encouraging women and girls to grow in STEM fields.

Most recently she ran as the Democratic nominee for Florida House of Representatives and was endorsed by President Barack Obama. Emma has been named Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year, Florida Young Democrats Activist of the Year, and Boys and Girls Club Outstanding Woman of the Year. She lives in Fort Lauderdale with her husband and rescue dog Daisy where she continues to practice law and work in her community.

A South Florida native, Erika Varnado currently serves as the Youth Market Director for the American Heart Association. She is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge events as the liaison with school-based coordinators, (typically PE teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through educational fundraising in Broward County. Erika is proud graduate of the University of Central Florida where she obtained a Bachelors of Interpersonal and Organizational Communications as well as a Masters in Nonprofit Management. 

Since the age of 7, Erika found herself being involved in community service. As an adult she continues to be a very active community member. She is heavily involved with the Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network, where she has served as the Community Service Co-Chair, Vice President of Programs and currently Programs Chair. Due to her dedication to her community and YPN chapter, Erika was recognized by the National Urban League Young Professionals Network as a “Distinguished Young Professional”. Ms. Varnado has also served on the planning committee for the L.E.A.D Nation’s 5th and 6th Annual South Florida Youth Summit, a 3- day event that attracts youth throughout Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through government programming, Ms. Varnado also tutors foster children ranging from grades K-8.

Erika is focused on being a child advocate and believes that by investing in our children, we can create a brighter tomorrow. Her personal philosophy is “in a world full of hate and greed, altruism still exists”. 

Fun fact: Erika loves sunflowers and she loves to sing at the drop of a dime. 

As the daughter of Dominican immigrants, Jacqueline Peña has always understood the value of education and has seen how access to information, resources, and educational opportunities can empower individuals to push through obstacles towards success.  Born and raised in Bronx, New York, Jacqueline has dedicated 20 years to student success in higher education and has worked in different areas including academic support, classroom instruction, curriculum development, professional development, strategic planning, assessment and accreditation.  Jacqueline currently serves as Dean of Faculty at Miami Dade College’s North Campus and Interim Executive Director of the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Center in Liberty City.

Highlighting her mission to enhance college access and student success, Jacqueline earned a Hispanic Women of Distinction award in 2017 for her work with education, including various projects at Miami Dade College.  These projects include Free College for a Day via which the community gets to try out college courses and the college experience free on one day while also learning about available resources. Another project was the creation of the Weekend College, which allows working adults to attend college full-time on the weekends.  

Realizing the need to help children see the dream of higher education, Jacqueline also has worked with public schools to align curriculum and increase students’ chances of transitioning from high school to college successfully.  She has also worked with middle schools and high schools to help students find their passions and build educational and career goals. With that passion, she has helped students gain access to college-level credit coursework as well as industry certifications before even graduating from high school.  

Now Jacqueline is using her higher education experience and project management skills to help other institutions and organizations fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and build on their successes.  In addition, she is expanding her reach from outside of higher education to focus on educational resources that promote community health as well as economic development with a focus on micro businesses.

Jacqueline received her B.A. in English Literature from Herbert H. Lehman College, her Master’s degree in English Literature from Boston College, her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University, and a post-graduate certificate in Institutional Research from Florida State University.

Jehan D. Wilson, M.S., was born in Kingston, Jamaica and has lived in South Florida since 1995. Over the last seven years Jehan has worked as a Public Relations/Marketing specialist and has gained extensive experience within media relations, journalism, social media management, branding, crisis communication, strategic planning and special event planning.

In 2015, Jehan graduated cum laude from Florida A&M University earning her Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism. She earned her Master of Science in International Communications with a focus on Human Rights & Public Policy from St. John’s University in 2017. While in graduate school one of Jehan's biggest accomplishments was interning at the United Nations for the Permanent Mission of Jamaica in New York City. Jehan is currently working on her Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy & Administration at Walden University.

In 2016, Jehan followed her passion for marketing and launched a digital communications company entitled The Digital Wealth Agency. The Digital Wealth Agency specializes in marketing, social media management, personal brand development, event planning and community relations.

While running The Digital Wealth Agency, Jehan serves as a Co-Founder of Random Give Black Crew, an organization which assists individuals in being agents of change in underprivileged communities through community service and professional development opportunities.

Outside of work and school, Jehan serves her community as an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Urban League of Broward County Young Professionals Network (PR & Marketing Chair) and the City of North Lauderdale Community Sustainability Advisory board.

When asked about her work in the community, Jehan has said that she wants to “serve the underserved while creating a sustainable environment and providing fair and equal human rights.”

Jehan is constantly pursuing ways to promote economic mobility within her community and working to be the change that she wants to see in the world.

One quote that Jehan lives by is, "make the impossible inevitable."

Johanna began her undergraduate studies at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens where she double majored in Political Science and English. Her passion for tackling global issues is what eventually led to her adding a minor in International Relations and a specialization in Writing.

She was involved in organizations such as Student Government and the Center for Community Engagement while attending St. Thomas. She represented the university as an Independent College and Universities of Florida Presidential Fellow at the legislative session in Tallahassee during the spring of 2016, where she lobbied for the Florida Resident Access Grant. She also worked for state and local election campaigns during this time. The highlight of her undergraduate studies was her participation in a social entrepreneurship project that took her all the way to Port-de-Paix, Haiti in efforts to highlight a fair-trade coffee cooperative.

Johanna graduated Cum Laude and represented the Spring graduating class of 2016 as one of the commencement speakers by delivering the alumni pledge.

She later earned her MBA in Entrepreneurial Management at Lynn University in May of 2018. At Lynn, Johanna became active with the Social Impact Lab and entered the Lynn University Innovation Challenge. It was an opportunity for students to pitch their venture idea and receive support to get their idea off the ground. While her team did not win the competition, they continue to work on their startup.

Johanna Wilson is currently the Billing Coordinator at Roig Lawyers. She is an active member of her local community and is a member of the Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network.

Keith Taylor is a native of Washington DC and has recently moved to South Florida from Los Angeles. He currently works as a Flight Instructor where he trains the next generation of pilots for American Airlines . Keith is a graduate of Jacksonville University where he double majored in Political Science and Aviation Operations and Management for his undergraduate degree.  He returned to Jacksonville University to obtain his Master in Business Administration. During his time in Jacksonville he worked on the Joyce Morgan campaign, served as Student Body President and Vice-President (at Jacksonville University), treasurer of the Jacksonville Young Democrats and represented his alma mater for the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. After graduating from college Keith worked for Deutsche Bank, CSX and most recently in a leadership capacity for Southwest Airlines in some of the nation’s busiest airports. His career plan is to become a Captain for American Airlines, get elected to office and serve as a high-level government official.

Nathalia Medina, She is a passionate woman of life and justice. A person with a strong character, but at the same time very noble. She is always working to leave her legacy in life; she understood that nothing is impossible and that is why she keeps moving constantly. She has an exciting combination in her personality because she is adventurous, likes action, but combines it with her seriousness in making decisions. In Nathalia there is no malice, she loves to see the achievements of others. Believe in the potential of people and never hear her tell anyone "you can not" on the contrary encourages you to dare. When you meet her, you know you have her full attention. She does not let a meeting go by as if it were nothing — a dreamy and optimistic person. It hurts the injustices towards animals and vulnerable people.

Nathalia is a Leadership Coach & Radio host. She has interviewed presidential candidates from her native Colombia, and influential people in the state of Florida, politicians, businesspeople, influencers, social leaders, journalists. She has also collaborated on different radio stations Univision, Actualidad Radio, among others.

Her primary objective is to always talk about the importance of being in our society. Live with values ​​but understand that everything starts with an example, that is why every day she reflects on her actions.

She is the VP of Operations of PorColombia the most extensive network of students and professionals with Colombian background in North America. For her is the place where the new leaders are born. Each one is representing the pillars at world level thus showing a renewed face of our society focused in the service not only in the political arena but in each one of the areas in which our members work with the highest level of integrity.  She worked with MIRA USA a non-profit organization that promotes society's well-being and trained volunteers in South Florida about the values that guide us to make the changes in our community.

Nicholaus is the founder of Raffler, a mobile texting application centered on government services. He is also an experienced sociologist with a focus on technology and political culture. Nicholaus taught political sociology at Emory University and currently teaches general sociology at Miami Dade College.

Nicholaus has presented on racial differences in online behavior in both the United States and at the International Technology, Education and Development (INTED) Conference in Valencia, Spain. He received a doctorate in sociology from Emory University in 2016 and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and government from Georgetown University in 2010. He recently received an MBA through the Smartly program, an innovative business program for working professionals.

Nicholaus is a product of South Florida schools. He began advocating for children and youth as the student representative for the Miami-Dade County Council PTA/PTSA Executive Board, urging support for universal pre-kindergarten and bullying prevention legislation. He later served on the National PTA’s Board of Directors and chaired its Youth Involvement Committee. Currently, he currently serves on Broward United Nations Association Board of Directors and on the Grants Selection Committee for Allegany Franciscan Ministries in Miami, Florida.

He has received a number of awards, including The Miami Herald Silver Knight in Social Science in 2006 and PTA Lifetime Achievement Award for his advocacy work with the PTA and the NAACP. His vision for the future encompasses true equity and social justice for all.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Robert has dedicated the last five years of his life to the South Florida community, serving the community primarily in the fields of conflict resolution, youth development, and the law. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Robert currently works as an Associate Attorney at the employment and labor law firm Celler Legal, P.A., where his practice focuses on advocating for employees affected by unfair and unlawful labor practices. As a student, Robert received multiple awards while at the University of Miami, including the University of Miami HOPE Community Service Outstanding 2L Award, and he also served as Summer Public Interest Fellow in the renowned HOPE Public Interest Resource Center, and as a Student Attorney in the Immigration Clinic. Outside of the law, Robert has also served organizations all over the world on matters related to youth development and conflict resolution. Most notably, Robert is the founder and President of the organization CourtVision International, an organization that helps young people develop leadership and conflict management skills, while also empowering institutions to develop stronger conflict management systems. Primarily, CourtVision International focuses on serving juvenile justice institutions and youth-based organizations in post-conflict environments. As a conflict resolution practitioner, Robert has worked with and consulted for major organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs, the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, and multiple civic institutions in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the Middle East. Robert also serves as a Commitment Mentor for the Conflict Resolution and Dialogue wing of the Clinton Global Initiative U program, where he helps train and guide student social entrepreneurs in the creation and implementation of conflict resolution programs domestically and abroad. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University, where he focuses on organizational conflict and labor disputes in major manufacturing industries.

Vanessa Lorena Villaverde is a first generation American raised in Little Havana, like a true Miamian! Mx. Villaverde is a community organizer and activist, actively involved in making her South Florida community a more inclusive place for her LGBTQ+ community. Mx. Villaverde considers herself a gender-queer intersectional feminist with a fervor for debate and discussion of gender politics. She has channeled her passion for challenging gender norms through her involvement with several LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Vanessa graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Gender Studies and Community Planning and Development from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. She graduated Honors Summa Cum Laude with over 1000+ community service hours that she accumulated through service-learning projects with local Southwest Florida community agencies.

During her time as an undergraduate, she worked with a student-run advocacy movement, S(he) Will Fade, a theatrical ethnography which collects oral histories from survivors of sexual violence, where she learned how to be an ally and an advocate on behalf of survivors of sexual violence. She considers this her life work and has plans to bring the S(he) Will Fade community to her native Miami community.

Mx. Villaverde intimately understands how public policy determines the fate of the lives of many vulnerable minority populations at risk of being deported, being denied medical coverage or disenfranchised by insufficient legal protections. She began to take an interest in immigration law after the deportation of her uncle in 2014. In the same year that her uncle was deported, her aunt passed away from cancer as a result of being denied medical services. These events were the nexus for the sociology research she conducted as an undergrad that focused primarily on health disparities between socioeconomic groups, vulnerable populations, and racial disparities in the legal system.

Mx. Villaverde is currently pursuing her paralegal certificate from the University of Miami and plans to pursue a joint J.D. and an M.S.Ed.-Master of Science in Education in Law, Community and Social Change degree in 2020 from the University of Miami. Mx. Villaverde hopes to empower minority and disenfranchised communities with her continuing education and as a 2019 NLC Fellow.

Zeshawn Mumtaz was born and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida to a family which encouraged integrity, working hard, and giving back to the community. As a high school student at North Miami Beach Senior High School, he fostered these beliefs into his everyday work ethic which resulted in him graduating in the top 1% of his high school class and earning an academic scholarship to his dream school - the University of Miami.

In college, Zeshawn delved deep into his passion for science and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Although, he had a degree from his dream school, Zeshawn felt like he wasn’t contributing to help society as much as he believed that he could. Taking this into consideration, Zeshawn decided to become a biochemist in South Florida so that he could help research and develop medical products that would help aid his community at large. One way he did this was by working on issues relating to protein and enzyme biochemistry. During his time as a biochemist, Zeshawn found himself spending a great amount of time reading up on the law and its impact in his area of practice.

A few years later, Zeshawn found himself enrolling in law school because he believed that it was a better application of his desire to help his community. During law school, Zeshawn was actively involved in many student organizations and became President of the Intellectual Property Law Society at Nova Southeastern University.

After graduating and getting sworn into the Florida Bar, Zeshawn continued his desire to be active in the community and became involved with the Florida Bar. He is an alumnus of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy and was recently appointed to the Florida Bar Client’s Security Fund Committee. When not practicing law or assisting the Florida Bar, you can find him helping the political landscape of Florida. In the past, Zeshawn has been involved in several political campaigns including the campaign to elect Charlie Crist for Governor and recently, the campaign to elect Andrew Gillum for Governor.