Her background spans military service, technology, healthcare, and organizational leadership, with more than a decade of experience supporting both corporate and entrepreneurial ventures.

AJ is an eight-time founder and a founding partner of Alston Industries, partner at Alston McDowell LP, and co-founder of the Golden Isles Film Festival. She remains deeply committed to local economic empowerment through her work as a facilitator, coach, and advisory council chair for the Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship.