Appointed/Elected:

Appointed on November 16, 2020, by Governor Tim Walz. Term ends in January 2023.
 

Education:

University of Minnesota, B.A.
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.
 

Employment:

• Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Senior Assistant County Attorney (2009-2020)
• Minnesota Court of Appeals, Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas Kalitowski and the Honorable Heidi Schellhas (2008-2009)

Professional Memberships:

• Member, Fourth Judicial District Equal Justice Committee
• Member, Youth Justice Council – Eliminating Racial Disparities Committee
• Member, Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
  • Former President (2011-2012)
  • Former Secretary (2008-2010)
• Former Member, City of Minneapolis Public Safety Policy Transformation Task Force
• Former Member, Hennepin County Trauma Screening Assessment Committee
• Former Member, Hennepin County Out-of-Home Placement Training Committee
• Former Member, Minnesota County Attorney’s Association
• Former Member, National District Attorney’s Association

Professional and Community Activities:

• Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas School of Law
• Co-Author, Minnesota Criminal Benchbook
• Volunteer, Clare Housing Organization