Volunteer Service
Community involvement has been an important part of my military career and personal life. My volunteer experience includes environmental restoration, food outreach, youth support, community cleanup, veteran support, fundraising, and international community relations.
Through these experiences, I have contributed time, teamwork, leadership, and hands-on support to organizations and communities in Virginia, Missouri, Guam, Vietnam, and other locations.
Bassette Historic African-American Cemetery Maintenance
Organization: Saint Meinrad Day of Service | Location: Hampton, Virginia | Year: 2026
Assisted in the preservation and maintenance of historic grounds, honoring community legacy through hands-on upkeep and site restoration.
Immaculate Conception Church Sunday Supper
Organization: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | Location: Hampton, Virginia | Years: 2025–2026
Supported local food outreach programs by preparing and serving meals to community members, fostering local engagement and food security.
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Cookie Distribution
Organization: Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast | Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | Years: 2025–2026
Facilitated high-volume logistics and distribution for the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, supporting youth leadership and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Pine Cone Harbor Living Shoreline Project
Organization: Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Location: Hampton, Virginia | Year: 2025
Participated in environmental restoration efforts to protect coastal shorelines using sustainable methods and community-driven conservation practices.
Big Clean Up Suffolk
Organization: City of Suffolk | Location: Suffolk, Virginia | Year: 2025
Participated in city-wide cleanup projects to improve public spaces, promote environmental health, and support community aesthetic standards.
Adopt-a-Spot Community Cleanups
Organization: First Class Petty Officer Association | Location: Hampton Roads, Virginia | Years: 2021–2024
Led and participated in multi-year community cleanup initiatives, maintaining designated public areas and promoting organizational civic themes.
FCPOA Children’s Christmas Parties
ORGANIZATION: First Class Petty Officer Association | LOCATION: Millington, Tennessee | YEARS: 2018–2019
Led planning and execution efforts for annual command Children’s Christmas Parties, coordinating event logistics, activities, volunteers, and family-focused support for command members and their children.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Fundraising
Organization: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Year: 2018
Supported fundraising initiatives for military relief programs, helping provide financial assistance and resources to Sailors, Marines, and their families.
International Community Relations Projects
Organization: U.S. Navy Community Relations | Locations: Guam and Vietnam | Year: 2015
Participated in international community relations initiatives during Navy deployment, building regional partnerships and supporting local social programs.
Mintahama Girl Scout Camp Restoration
Organization: Girl Scouts | Location: Joplin, Missouri | Year: 2013
Contributed to site restoration and improvement projects at Mintahama Girl Scout Camp, supporting local youth outdoor education and leadership facilities.
Veterans Day Parade
Location: Joplin, Missouri | Year: 2013
Coordinated and participated in annual parade events to honor military service, foster civic pride, and strengthen community ties.
Carl Junction Christmas Parade
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri | Year: 2012
Assisted in the organization and implementation of community holiday events, promoting local engagement and seasonal family activities.
Missouri Veterans Home Community Service
Organization: Missouri Veterans Home | Location: Mt. Vernon, Missouri | Year: 2012
Provided support and companionship to resident veterans, honoring their service through personal interaction and community engagement.