Author Biography

Travis is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who's originally from West Georgia/East Alabama—but now calls South Florida home. He has a knack and passion for collaboration and negotiation. For example, he teamed up with higher education professionals, military actors, and veterans to enhance support for student veterans. Travis’ efforts resulted in the creation of the FIU Inaugural Graduating Veterans Recognition Ceremony for Fall Semester 2018. He is a lifelong learner and has earned two Associates Degrees: Applied Technology with Central Texas College and Supply Chain Management with Coastline Community College. Furthermore, Travis is a graduate of the Honors College at Florida International University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, to include two undergraduate certificates: Afro-Latino Studies and Human Rights/Political Transitions. Travis completed a rigorous and highly selective certificate program called Tuck Next Step Transition to Business at Dartmouth College. Currently, he is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration, to include a graduate certificate in African and African Diaspora Studies. Travis has 8 years of experience, working in higher education with the following institutions and organizations: Florida International University, Miami Dade College, Summerfuel at Tufts University, Warrior Scholar Project, John Hopkins University, and Brown University. Moreover, he is a substitute teacher for grades K-12 with Miami-Dade County public schools. Travis loves cooking, fine dining, napping, reading, and traveling.