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were shaped.\u00a0 Whether attending local community\/civic meetings with his grandfather or being actively involved with the local neighborhood &amp; homeowner\u2019s association with his grandmother, Taj knew early his calling to be a public servant was inevitable.<\/p><p>As a high school student, Taj attended Miami Carol City Senior High School where his love for athletics and academics were fostered.\u00a0 Here is where his passion for public speaking and debate were formed.\u00a0 During this time, he was enrolled in a dual-enrollment program at Miami-Dade Community College.\u00a0 Upon graduation of high school, Taj had obtained a multitude of credits in the fields of Public Administration and Criminal Justice.<\/p><p>Upon graduation of high school Taj matriculated to Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he was active on campus and within the (D.M.V.) community\/area.\u00a0 In 1996, he volunteered for then President William (Bill) Clinton campaign for re-election.\u00a0 He also served on various council and advisory boards in the District of Colombia. On campus he served as a member of various organizations but most notably Student Government.\u00a0 In addition, Taj was afforded the opportunity to attend Montgomery College in Takoma Park, Maryland and work on community based projects geared toward \u201cmillennium\u201d research and practices.\u00a0 In May of 2000, Taj was conferred the degree of Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and Public Administration.<\/p><p>Professionally, Taj has served as an educator within Miami-Dade County Public Schools for over fifteen years.\u00a0 His tenure has included serving as a classroom teacher, Athletic Director, Dean and as a parent advocate.\u00a0 Taj leadership and advocacy have been the catalyst for his candidacy for Florida State House of Representatives, District 108.\u00a0 His ideology and approach to life \u201ctemper theory with reality\u201d has led to his ability to connect to the people in which he serves. In August 2017, Taj returned to Miami Edison Senior High School.\u00a0 His second tenure at MESH has brought about substantive growth in the Social Studies Department.\u00a0 With the creation, inception and molding of the U. S. History Research 3 strand Miami Edison Senior High School accomplished significant (13 points) gains on the U.S. History End Of Course exam from the previous year.\u00a0 An achievement that led to \u201creplication\u201d of the Research 3 strand district wide.\u00a0 In addition, Taj serves as the sponsor for Future Educators of America.\u00a0 An organization which champions the cause of promoting, growing and nurturing the field of Education.\u00a0 This group stood on the \u201cfrontline\u201d of Referendum #362 and other issues that affect the field of Education.\u00a0 Of note, Taj was the catalysts for the re-institution of Girls Bowling at Miami Edison Senior High School.\u00a0 A sport that was not offered due to funding for over 10 years.\u00a0 Remarkably, the Girls Bowling Team scored a perfect 6-0 record in 2018 and was named Greater Miami Athletic Conference \u201cIndependent League\u201d champions.<\/p><p>Taj is the President for Souls to Enroll, Inc. a non-profit organization whose investment in educating the masses of their civic rights. He is also the Executive Director of Young Advocates Leading by Example, Inc. a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation. In addition, Taj serves on the Board of Directors for EXEMPLAR Community Services, a non-profit organization that mentors youth in the community. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of Empower South Florida Consulting and Management LLC.\u00a0 A company designed to address political and educational inquiries and needs. Of note, Taj nomination by the Miami Herald as one of South Florida\u2019s top 40 under 40 for 2015 is a humbling and heroic feat bestowed upon difference makers within the community.\u00a0 In 2016, Taj received honors and recognition from TRU Sports Foundation and Excel International for outstanding support and dedication as a community leader and advocate. Recently, community organizations such as Parents of Murdered Kids Florida and The Trayvon Martin Foundation have honored Taj, for his continued support, dedication and passion towards the mission of ending Gun Violence.\u00a0 Currently, Taj is the Co-Host of the \u201cCommunity Youth Against Violence Radio Show\u201d on 1490 AM WMBM.<\/p><p>Taj is married to Hasina a Speech Language Pathologist. Together they have three beautiful children. 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