Michael G. Coleman II
Michael is the Co-Founder & CEO of Crowned Scholars. He is a Lewisville, Texas native and enjoys basketball, tennis, spades, R&B/Neo-soul music and Marvel movies. Michael is currently employed as the Sr. Talent Programs Strategist at McKesson, and Founder/Owner of Mike Motivates.
When asked why he is excited about Crowned Scholars, he stated, “I am excited about Crowned Scholars because we are going to have the opportunity to intentionally impact and empower young black men in our communities, holistically preparing them for a promising future. The feeling this gives me is inexplainable, and I love every second of it.”
Rickey Townsend, Jr.
Rickey Townsend, Jr. is the Co-Founder of Crowned Scholars. He is an Oak Cliff, Texas native and enjoys listening to gospel music, serving the community in ways he was affected as an adolescent, and traveling domestically & internationally. Rickey is currently employed as a Math Teacher, and creator of “Black Male Educator Conversation” in DFW. When asked why he is excited about Crowned Scholars, he stated, “I am excited about crowned, because I am able to pour my testimony and wisdom into young black boys. During his middle school years, his father wasn’t present in his life, so now he is viewing Crowned Scholars as paying it forward. Lastly, he is excited about being INTENTIONAL about building healthy habits in young black boys to assist with their trajectory of life’s experiences.”