Eric is a fifth-generation Atlanta native raised in Clayton County and a graduate of Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, as well as a Master's in International Business from Georgia State University. His commitment to service began in JROTC and continued with a U.S. Navy scholarship, leading to his role as a Naval Aviation Officer, where he developed strong leadership and strategic skills. After an honorable discharge in 2015, he returned home to lead community initiatives including voter registration drives, school supply distributions, and mentoring programs, while also organizing civil rights efforts across the Southeast. He has served on several nonprofit boards and was the founding president of the Young Democrats of Clayton County. Professionally, he has contributed to economic development efforts in South Africa and Fulton County, worked in the Georgia State Senate, and served as Government Affairs Coordinator at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Eric is a realtor, an advocate, and a community organizer dedicated to service and impact.