Isaiah is a recent graduate from Duke University, where he earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Global Health, achieving a GPA of 3.71. His academic journey was marked by a deep commitment to both leadership and community service, which led him to be the President of Duke Student Government and President of Black Student Alliance. As President of these two organizations, he led diverse teams of over 500 members, working collaboratively with faculty and administrators to enhance the undergraduate experience for 7,000 students. His tenure included leading the development and proposal of renovating on-campus historical space, driving significant policy reforms, and serving on the Board of Trustees Undergraduate Education Committee.
In addition to his work at Duke, he founded the Healthcare Education for Rural Teens Project, a student-led startup designed to provide early healthcare exposure to high school students. This initiative successfully partnered with a local school to connect students with medical professionals and foster their interest in healthcare careers. His commitment to service is best demonstrated during his time as Secretary for the Alpha Alpha Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., where he organized fundraisers and community service events, including raising over $1,000 to restore the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture and collecting food for families in need.
Professionally, Isaiah gained valuable experience as a Strategic Initiative Coordinator at Duke University Student Affairs, where he managed multiple projects aimed at improving student life and university operations. His role required close collaboration with various departments to align their goals and ensure seamless execution. Additionally, he interned with CSL Seqirus in Global Analytical Services, identifying and prioritizing improvement projects in quality control operations. In his undergraduate research roles, he contributed to projects including studying precautionary measures for gun violence in family medicine and conducting a comparative neuroanatomical analysis of lemur species.
With a truly diverse skill set in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, combined with his personal background, he is passionate about leveraging his experiences to drive impactful solutions and make a positive difference in any environment he joins.
