**I helped run President Trump's 2016 presidential campaign field office in Pittsburgh (see paragraph 3) Business/Corporate: I am a senior data analyst and project management lead at a large international corporate bank. My role focuses on data analytics, process automation, risk and controls as well as SharePoint development. Outside of my BAU, I serve as a Co-Chair on the bank’s Black Heritage Network’s Professional Development Committee. Through my leadership, several Inclusion networks came together to establish a prominent mentorship program concentrated on career growth. Also, I oversee the finance and marketing operations for JACL INC. JACL, a small business founded by my wife and I in 2004 and employs over 20 individuals in Western New York. Through diligent planning and creative efforts, we have consistently gained market share through expanded brand recognition year after year. Throughout the past few decades I have also offered consulting services for political campaigns and other small businesses. As a New Yorker, I was asked in 2016 to help manage the Trump Presidential Campaign field office in Pittsburgh, PA. It was a pivotal state to help ensure Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidential victory. Through my political work, I have developed personal connections with several prominent figures, including US senators, and extremely successful businessmen. I’ve hosted small intimate fundraising dinners with large donors, and even hosted President Richard Nixon’s son-in-law at my home for “Cigars and Conversations”. Personally: I am the proud father of three magnificent sons, aged 17, 15, and 6, who are strong academics and actively involved throughout our community, travel hockey and baseball. My life experiences, as a father, coach and individual, have brought me both scars and immense joy. On my 23rd birthday, I lost my best friend to drowning, and in 2023, two of my friends were victims of gun violence. In 2006, my wife was four months pregnant, when I was hit by a drunk driver, as a pedestrian, and crushed between 2 vehicles. This accident led to multiple surgeries and severe lifelong ailments. By the grace of God, I overcame over a decade use of morphine, PTSD, and chronic pain to regain my health and career. Additionally, my oldest son suffered a traumatic incident at the age of eight, falling through a glass fish tank and severing his patella tendon. Witnessing him struggle with depression and anxiety due to this event was incredibly difficult, but as a family, we worked together to help him recover. Going through these difficult times, I have come ahead stronger, more resilient and focused. These events lead to better times when they could have simply destroyed me. I use my experiences, education and knowledge to help others grow and see that faith and determination can help overcome what may seem as hopeless circumstance