Board MEMBERS

Kristi Orange (Board Chair): Director, Leadership Development for Teach For America.
Kristi is a former teacher and a constant advocate for education and teaching quality. Her vision is to reimagine teacher leadership in Charlotte-Piedmont Triad.
Jason Terrell
Educator & Executive Director
Profound Gentlemen

Dr. Lindsay is passionate about exploring the impact of various contexts on adolescent achievement, with a particular focus on closing achievement gaps.
Dr. Constance Lindsay: Research Associate at The Urban Institute.

William “Bill” Cook: Retired Microbiologist, Microscopic and Quality Engineer at Colgate.
Bill was responsible for ensuring consistent global quality goals and priorities are developed and accomplished for Colgate. Now in retirement, Bill volunteers with the school system and goes to jazz concerts.
Jason Terrell
Educator & Executive Director
Profound Gentlemen

Dr. Henley is responsible for stewarding the college’s resources to meet its mission. He is driven by and believes in the importance of “student transformation.” 

Dr. Antonio Henley: Dean of the University College at Johnson C. Smith University.
David Sheffer: Chief Growth Officer at MyEyeDr.
David leads the national growth and expansion activities for MyEyeDr and is passionate about education.

Jason Terrell
Educator & Executive Director
Profound Gentlemen

Romain strives to be an actor and vector of improvement of the quality of instruction received by students through the coaching and development of teachers.
Romain Bertrand: Senior Manager, Innovative Learning Experiences at Better Lessons.
Principal Erik Turner: Principal of Sedgefield Middle School.
Principal Turner has served as a middle-school social studies teacher in CMS, firefighter, and founder of an after-school enrichment program for inner-city males.

Jason Terrell
Educator & Executive Director
Profound Gentlemen

Mike is currently a partner with Social Ventures Partners in Charlotte and was previously on the Investment Committee. Mike is a community advocate and is committed to Profound Gentlemen’s success.
Mike Ide: Operations Director at Red Ventures.Mike has an extensive background in finance, having spent ten years in corporate finance and as an investment banker focused on M&A transactions. 
Da’Quan Love: Finance Director at Friends of Ghazala Hashmi for VA Senate.
Da’Quan Is an educator and community leader with a proven record of achievement, leading teams that work cooperatively to accomplish collective growth and results. An expert educator, constituent engagement and fundraising professional, Da’Quan combines relevance with rigor to achieve results.

Jason Terrell
Educator & Executive Director
Profound Gentlemen

Chad is committed to building capacity in educators and the educational processes so education becomes the means to transform the lives and revitalize the communities of the most disenfranchised. 

Chad Rountree: Managing Director, Training & Support at OneGoal.