Founder & Artistic Director • Playwright • Educator

• Founder & Artistic Director: Selah City Urban Theatre, Washington, DC

• Creative Works:

  • Written and produced seven musicals (three for children, four professionally staged adult productions)

  • Signature style blends R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Go-Go, Pop, Doo Wop, and more

• Vision & Impact: Uses theatre and media as a vehicle for social change, unity, and empowerment

• Early Inspiration:

  • International travel exposed her to global oppression, sparking her drive for justice

  • First full-length production, Reclaiming Glory, was born while co-founding a student group for students of color in Munich, Germany

• Education & Training:

  • B.A. in Film, Howard University (School of Fine Arts – Theatre track)

  • Political Science studies, University of Maryland, European Division (Munich)

• Professional Voice: Known for an audacious approach to political and social issues, balanced with humor, intimacy, and electrifying musical numbers

• Educator & Leader:

  • 20+ years as an arts educator

  • Currently trains and supports educators, students, youth, and professionals through drama

Trainer • Speaker • Author • Wellness Advocate

• Expertise: Trauma-informed wellness, resilience-building, listening skills, and theatre-based workshops.

• Current Role: Community Engagement Specialist, Virginia Department of Health – Crater Health District.

• Collaborations:

  • Dramatic Solutions (Drama Doctors) – Washington, D.C.

  • Integration Solutions – Virginia

  • Love Locked Down Theatre Project – Richmond, VA

• Publications:

  • Safety Seal (children’s book, co-authored with Samuel Griffin III)

  • Rent-A-Cop Reboot: A Security Pro’s Lessons That Could Save Your Career, Your Butt, and Even Your Life

• Certifications:

  • Certified Trauma Professional (IATP)

  • Certified Listening Professional (ILA)

  • Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE) & Fitness Warrior – Richmond Sports Backers

• Notable Experience:

  • Producer & substitute host, The Audrey Chapman Show, WHUR-FM (20 years)

  • Manager, Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission national town hall program

  • Former Capitol Hill staffer

• Education:

  • M.I.S. in Organizational Leadership with a trauma-informed focus – Virginia State University

  • B.A. in Journalism – Northeastern University

  • Graduate, Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts’ Life Stories Institute (Washington, D.C.)

Minister • Grief Recovery Specialist • Compassionate Guide

• Personal Journey:

  • Experienced deep losses, including her twin son (2001) and multiple close family members (2018–2021)

  • Drew strength from faith while navigating grief and brokenheartedness

• Healing Approach:

  • Trained in the Grief Recovery Method® – a life-changing, inclusive process that helps people of all backgrounds

  • Passionate about helping others exchange “beauty for ashes” and rediscover joy

• Professional Background:

  • Minister with a heart for the hurting

  • B.A. in Psychology

  • M.A. in Religion (Worship Studies)

• Mission: To walk alongside those in pain, offering tools, faith, and hope for healing