At Central Arkansas Water, I help facilitate the collaboration between elected officials, utility leaders and the community that is needed to ensure everyone has access to safe, affordable, high-quality water. CAW serves 500,000 people in 18 communities in seven counties as the largest provider in Arkansas. Previously, I worked as a journalist in Little Rock, Memphis and Washington, D.C.
Everyone, everywhere, deserves access to safe, clean water. Unfortunately, not everyone has it. We can change that.
Only you control your emotions and reactions. You shouldn't give others power over that. If someone spits on you, you're not angry, you're wet. You choose whether to be angry.
Getting to work in DC and report on President Barack Obama from the White House and at his campaign events was pretty darn cool and fun!
I think we’re finally realizing that no matter the field, the so-called “soft skills” are really “power tools” that are crucial to anyone's success.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas
I knew public service was my passion when I witnessed questions I'd ask in my prior life as a journalist lead to policy changes that impacted people for the better.
Sorting out what to do with someone's unsolicited input or advice. Aristotle said, "There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing and be nothing."
Journalism taught me that courage is being bold in spite of fear or consequences in the name of doing what’s right and speaking up for the voiceless.
