Hello, I’m Delante,  a Fellowship graduate student in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Central Florida, concentrating in Nonprofit Management. Raised in Harlem, my academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to community and public impact.

Through the MPA curriculum, I’ve built a strong foundation in institutional governance, policy analysis, and the operational realities of nonprofit systems skills that have sharpened my analytical lens and underscored how policy decisions shape lived experiences. Along the way, I’ve published two research papers exploring civic life and digital inequality, which have strengthened my passion for evidence based solutions.

As I prepare to transition into doctoral study, I plan to pursue a PhD in Sociology or Political Science, to examine the intersection of structural systems and social behavior. I’m driven to interrogate how economic, organizational, and cultural forces influence public outcomes, particularly in contexts marked by systemic inequity. My interdisciplinary approach allows me to ask nuanced questions and craft actionable insights. Ultimately, I aim to contribute scholarship that informs more ethical, inclusive, and resilient policy design.