About Us
Our Mission
Preparing Memphis students with the skills and confidence to thrive in college, career, and life after high school.
Student Focus
We keep students at the center of our work.
Collaboration
We build trusting relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
Persistence
We don’t give up in the face of challenges.
Data-Informed
We collect and use data purposefully to explore possibilities, set goals, and adjust our approach.
Our Team
Dr. Michelle Anderson
Executive Director
James Patterson
Director of Programs
Sarah Kim
College Counselor
Marcus Thompson
Youth Development Coordinator
Lisa Rodriguez
Partnerships Manager
David Chen
Development Director
Board of Directors
Robert Williams
Board Chair
FedEx
Dr. Angela Davis
Vice Chair
University of Memphis
Michael Johnson
Treasurer
First Horizon Bank
Jennifer Martinez
Secretary
Memphis Public Schools
Thomas Brown
Board Member
AutoZone
Patricia Lee
Board Member
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Financials
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to transparency and accountability. Our annual reports and financial statements are available for review.