Professional experience: Director of engineering, Abel Healthcare, 2020-present; configuration management supervisor, CCC Information Services 2019-2020; DevOps Automation Engineer, Stelligent, 2019, and Cotiviti 2016-2019; senior advisor, Apple Inc., 2013-2016; technical support adviser, Integrated Solutions, 2010-2013
Civic experience: TEALS computer science volunteer, Shades Valley High School, 2018-present; technology board, Glen Iris Neighborhood Association; Eagle Scout with projects in Leeds and the Birmingham metro area
Education: Attended University of Phoenix, 2008-2014; Auburn University 2005-2007; graduated from Shades Valley High School, 2005
Significant endorsements: None
Main issues: Advocate for teachers, students and parents; promote transparency; recovery from the pandemic’s effects on students, eduucators and parents
As some national funders step away from supporting journalism, nonprofit media organizations must take the necessary steps to give themselves the best chance at sustainability. For many, it means strengthening local support.