is a 22-year-old, purpose-driven influencer who pushes people to not only see but be the world changers of today. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Mass Communications at Virginia State University this past spring.

A product of the Washington Metropolitan area, basketball was the only thing that gave him an identity. It wasn’t until his senior year of high school where he realized the sport ignited core gifts and skills that could be transferred into his calling.

After going through traumatic losses, the most difficult battle he had to face was himself. The insecurity of his teeth, small body frame and use of his DMV slang didn’t fit the “attractive public speaker package.”  It was VSU that birthed the three-piece suit wearing, confident smiling but wasn’t afraid to speak his mind young man. The moment he tapped into his authenticity, it opened doors such as interning for The Coca-Cola Company, Harvard Library and now being the face for all HBCUs serving as the 2nd Runner Up to Mister HBCU. Understanding that it was God that opened every single door, the choice to allow people to experience Mekhi McKinney, started with him.