I first crossed paths with Rodney Bates during my freshman year of college, when I decided to pledge the same Fraternity that he was apart of. Initially I realized our personalities clashed, and it seemed like we couldn't find common ground. However, fate had a different plan for us.
As time went on, despite our differences, took an interest in my personal development. Where he pushed me to be President of the Fraternity and eventually I became NPHC President. Before I knew it, he became more of a mentor and someone that I (very secretly) looked up to, and he was responsible for guiding me through my college journey.
Through our interactions, I began to see Rodney's true character and the depth of his wisdom. He possessed a unique ability to provide meaningful guidance and support, not only in fraternity matters but also in my personal life. His genuine care for my well-being and success started to shine through, and I began to admire him for the person he was.
As Rodney became an increasingly important figure in my life, I had the opportunity to meet his wonderful wife, Tiffani. Tiffani complemented Rodney perfectly, because she has all of the characteristics that Rodney didn't have. She welcomed me into their home with open arms, making me feel like a part of their family.
Meeting Rodney and Tiffani Bates is a couple that I truly look up to and their relationship became a source of inspiration and personal growth. They have become not only mentors but also cherished friends, individuals whose influence will stay with me for a lifetime
I'm originally from New Orleans, where my love for music took root in a family with a strong musical background. Hurricane Katrina brought me to Texas, where I spent half my life in the Dallas area. Also growing up I had a passion for Space, I earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering and now work at NASA. Recently, music has begun to make its way back into my life, and now I am balancing an engineering career and now a music career. I embrace the unique combination of skills and passions that I posses as I explore the possibilities of where life is taking me.
