Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University (MSU). She holds a Ph.D. in finance from George Washington University, master degrees in management and computer science from Johns Hopkins University; and she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive managerial leadership experience in financial management, automation of financial systems, and implementation of governance "best practices” for government agencies and corporations. She is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma, International Honor Society and Golden Key International Honour Society.