A.J. Simmons, M.A.

An everlasting learner, A.J. Simmons earned a Master of Arts in Community Psychology at UNC Charlotte following the attainment of Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Sociology from Virginia Tech, and now serves as the Associate Director of OADI. In this capacity, A.J. supports the program managers for UTOP, FIT, 49er1st, IGNITE & B3 in addition to larger university-wide projects including the Student Experience Project. Furthermore, A.J. co-coordinates the Black Professional series to provide quality programming and networking opportunities in an equitable setting. 

 

A.J. is also deeply involved in the greater Charlotte community as a volunteer with The Males Place, Inc., Rosa Parks Famer's Market and West Boulevard Urban Farm and other initiatives in the food sovereignty movement. As a consultant, with All Means Consulting, LLC, A.J. strives to co-create solutions with community partners to address inequities. It is his aim to utilize the principles of community-building to empower individuals, strengthen community bonds, and change the systems that obstruct the well-being of individuals and communities.