How Do You Impact Your Team?
I am born and bred in the DMV and I proudly rep it all the time. A graduate of the University of Maryland and Georgetown University, I literally still pinch myself getting the opportunity to cover my hometown team, a team ... that I couldn't afford to watch live in person growing up in the area.
As a Black woman, I think about old DC, “Chocolate City.” I hope I’m a reminder the DC faithful are still here. A voice of the city, from the city and for the city. To quote my mentor James Brown, “diversity wins, inclusion matters.”
DC is a football town—don’t let anyone tell you differently. No one can tell a story like someone who has lived it and experienced it. Growing up up here, you experienced the football team unlike anyone else. I understand the intersection of football and culture, which is why it’s been an honor for me to host two digital shows and one television show for the Washington Football Team. It’s life coming full circle. I hope girls of Color can see me on TV and know that they too can do this.
Working with Washington has been an honor as I get to work alongside team members who were just named the 2020 Social Team of the Year. It’s been fun assisting in expanding Washington’s digital and broadcast footsteps all the while being innovative and trying new things to give fans more access and transparency with the team. With my shows in particular, I give fans a chance to experience the players off the football field and get to understand the men behind the helmets on a deeper level. Through these methods, we are finding new ways to engage with old fans all the while helping to bring newfound interest to new fans. I have enjoyed being a part of this new storytelling experience for our fanbase.