Audrey's artistic exposure grew when her family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1994.  In Philadelphia, she was involved in Freedom Repertory Theater and excelled in drama, voice and dance.  Audrey also became a member of  Bright Hope Baptist Church.  At Bright Hope she met two influential musicians: accomplished soprano and vocal coach , Renee Robinson and extraordinary producer, J. Donald Dumpson.  Under the tutelage of J. Donald Dumpson, Audrey received many opportunities to perform for the city of Philadelphia as a soloist for the state-wide “Philadelphia on the Fourth” annual Fourth of July celebration.  

            In high school, Audrey was selected to join the esteemed Celestial Choir at the age of 15; making her the youngest member to ever join the Celestial Choir in their 60 year history.  Audrey would continue to fine tune her budding artistic prowess under the auspices of J. Donald Dumpson during the Cheyney University and Westminster Choir College Summer Arts Programs.  Audrey finished her high school career having been a Homecoming Queen for three consecutive years, Sophomore Class President, African American Culture Club President and memberships with Triple Threat Performing Arts Center, the National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Eastern Regional High School Chorale, and the Eastern Regional High School Drama Club.              

            After high school graduation, Audrey attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and majored in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance.  A member of the illustrious Spelman College Glee Club and Spelman College Chamber Singers, Audrey served as secretary of the Glee Club, concert soloist in the “Amaze and Inspire” tour in Italy and was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Glee Club Award for four consecutive years.  Audrey was also elected as  president of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women Inc., Zeta Phi Chapter, Spelman College Learning Resources Peer Tutor, Music Department Teacher Assistant, Dean's List scholar, and was awarded the Spelman Music Department Scholarship and United Negro College Fund Vera Carver Scholarship for four consecutive years.  

            With a wealth of knowledge of performing arts under her belt, Audrey was compelled to teach.  In the Spring of 2006, Audrey was accepted into Teach For America and moved to Warrenton, North Carolina to teach Choral Music at Warren County Middle School.  As a Chorus Teacher, Audrey currently aims to empower her students to seek music as a creative outlet.  “The arts taught me more about life then anything else.  The art of performance embodies rigor, discipline and passion.  It is the way in which we communicate emotions in a world that's cut off from what matters...the human spirit”.  

            In addition to her professional duties Audrey is a Student Achievement Toolkit Developer for Teach For America.  After school, Audrey is a music coach for the Warren County Middle School Drama Club and Talent Show.  She also serves as a Class Piano Instructor and Mentor with the Support Our Students Program at Warren County Middle School and is a member of her school's Improvement Team.  In the Winter of 2006, Audrey was honored by her students with the “Light of Character-Caring Award” in recognition of dedication to student success and achievement.  In her spare time, Audrey gives piano and voice lessons to students that are promising musicians and spends time mentoring young women of color in Eastern North Carolina.            

            As the winner of the Miss Black North Carolina Talent, Entrepreneur, Interview and Fitness Awards, Audrey is poised to be the voice of the African American community.  During her reign, Audrey will implement her platform, T.E.M.P.O-Together Education and Music Produce Opportunity in public schools across North Carolina, combat the injustices of socio-economic issues in the African American community.