Hello, I’m Delante, a Fellowship graduate student in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Central Florida, with a concentration in Nonprofit Management and Strategic Planning. 

Raised in Harlem, my academic and professional journey has been guided by a commitment to community, purposeful strategy, and public impact.Through the MPA curriculum, I’ve developed a strong foundation in institutional governance, policy analysis, and the operational realities of nonprofit systems. This training has not only sharpened my analytical abilities but has also deepened my appreciation for how policy decisions shape lived experiences. 

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