USU: What is your position with the University Student Union?
Tyrone: I am Chair of the Board of Directors for the USU. I also work with several BOD committees including Finance, Audit and Diversity & Inclusion. We’re here to help all CSUN students achieve academic success by advocating for student resources and being a peer mentor.
USU: What inspired you to run for Chair of the Board of Directors?
Tyrone: After some experience serving on the Diversity & Inclusion committee, I was encouraged to run for Chair. I was hesitant because I was the untraditional older student. But then I thought I have an understanding and perspective that needed to be heard on campus, particularly within the African-American community.
USU: What is some advice you’d give yourself before starting college?
Tyrone: Get to know your professors and build relationships with professionals. I’d also tell myself to acknowledge that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Being a first-generation student, I didn’t know how to ask for help with my education or how to network. Now I know what to do to help myself excel.
USU: When not in classes, what do you love to do?
Tyrone: I love to cook all kinds of food and spend time with my family and dogs. I also really enjoy reading, especially books written by profound Black authors.
USU: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
Tyrone: I would like to visit West Africa, specifically the museum where the “Door of No Return” is located. That’s where people were held at their final exit point before being sent off into slavery.
USU: For which musician’s performance would you want to have a front row seat?
Tyrone: I would sit front row for Marvin Gaye, Billy Ocean, or Kendrick Lamar.
