At the time of her passing, KJ was pursuing her B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence at Alabama A&M University. KJ had recently graduated from Lawson State Community College with honors.

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On numerous occasions, KJ expressed her desire to give back to the communities that gave so much to her. Her plan was to begin this act of love, in addition to others, once she began her career. The Love Like KJ Foundation strives to honor KJ’s wishes.