Khadijah--or, as her friends call her, Kaye--was born in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. She came to the United States so she could attend college, obtain a nursing degree, and become a registered nurse. After working as a nurse in Redbank, New Jersey, Kaye spent most of her time as a nurse for a cardiologist in Tampa, Florida. She also worked as an administrative assistant for the Sligh Masjid in Tampa and assisted members with translating documents. Following the death of her first husband, Kaye moved to Toledo, Ohio, where she served as campaign manager for Obama for Ohio and as an advocate for low-income residents in the state. Kaye's second husband, Dr. Carter Wilson, head of the Department of Political Science at Northern Michigan University (NMU), brought Kaye from Toledo to Marquette. While living in Marquette, Kaye has been involved with several community organizations. She was the President of Toastmasters International and has worked with Rotary West of Marquette, the SART team for the Women’s Center, and the Community Baby Shower. She also served on the board for the Women's Center and UPHP and is currently a member of NMU’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. A few years ago, Kaye created a nonprofit organization called the Queen's Heart. This organization provides household items to Marquette community groups that serve low-income clientele: homeless shelters, nursing homes, veteran centers, and others. A mother of two, Kaye enjoys arts and crafts, decorating, learning American history, kayaking, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her grandson.