Photo by Iva Kozeli
I recently had the privilege of meeting Dr. Tammy Robinson, Mesa Community College’s first Black President. When we met I shared some of my story and what MCC meant to me. I spoke about how my professors impacted my career as an artist and talked about how MCC's Fine Art program molded me into the artist I am today. We instantly connected through the similarities in our journeys as first generation college students who defied the odds and stepped into greatness. During this meeting my story resonated so much with Dr. Robinson that she asked me to open her President's Welcome Address with a speech of my own. What a surprise and a complete honor!
You can watch the speech now on youtube and catch all of the Black Girl Magic & Excellence from two powerful Women.