Theo.
San Francisco native who lovingly served Miami’s Black community for many years as an offbeat librarian.
M.S., Library and Information Science, Florida State University; M.A., Liberal Arts, University of Miami;
Undergrad: Spanish, Journalism
Grad: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (US CBP Academy)
DHS Bronze Medal award
Past jobs: Junkyard worker (Berkeley), produce clerk (Oakland), RV washer (San Diego), house appraiser (Denver), INS agent (San Francisco), TSA supervisor (MIA), Starbucks barista (Doral), Conchita's Jitney driver (Hialeah), librarian (Miami-Dade County and Miami Dade College), and writer.
Volunteer Miami-Dade County Commission of Disability Issues Board Member, District 13
Our purpose is to advise the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners as to the issues and concerns facing people with disabilities and to recommend to it those ordinances and resolutions that address the issues that foster independence, empowerment, and equity within the community at large.
Volunteer Ambassador, Miami-Dade County Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust
CITT Ambassadors are transit riders who volunteer to regularly share their experiences and observations of using public transit.
Advocate
The Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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