foundational history
Dr. Jerry Wallace, Founder and CEO, was inspired to support students, communities and businesses due to a variety of personal experiences during his youth and collegiate engagement. Dr. Wallace's foundational work and collaboration initially began in participating in and supporting male students of color which would later evolve into educational advancement, community enrichment, and organizational and leadership development. Over the years, Dr. Wallace has partnered with a variety of leaders, programs, and communities to support cultural immersion, economic empowerment for marginalized communities, faith-based growth, and career development.
Current Initiatives:
My Brother's Keeper, City of Houston- Education Milestones
The B.O.L.D. Project: Center for Research and Leadership Development
Previous Programs:
Becoming Men of Excellence
Men of Honor
Call Me MISTER
Men of L.E.G.A.C.I.
Maverick Men of Distinction
Timeline
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
As college student Jerry would join Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity as charter member at Lamar University which would propel him into participating and supporting programs dedicated to supporting young men of color.
2008 BME Program
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
Jerry as a graduate student along with several others would form the 'Becoming Men of Excellence' inaugural conference at Lamar University.
2009 BME Conference
2005 G.PHI.D Fraternity
2010 AAMP Program & The 100 black Men
The 'Becoming Men of Excellence' founding members which would also include members of the ManUp program. Jerry led the marketing team in designing the logo, shirts, bags, and agenda. The event hosted 108 students.
2010 AAMP Program & The 100 black Men
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
2010 AAMP Program & The 100 black Men
The 'African American Male Professionals Program' would partner with the '100 Black Men' for mentoring and support. The program would latter be renamed to 'BME'.
2011 Men of Honor
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
While working toward his doctorate degree Jerry would be featured a lead mentor for the 'Men of Honor Program'.
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
2012 MEN OF HONOR: champions of Diversity
The 'Men of Honor Program' takes students on its first cultural immersion experience.
2012
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
2012
The 'Men of Honor Program' is invited to present research and best practices for supporting male students of color.
2012
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
2012
Jerry along with Ron Hopkins, Lamar McWaine, and Alexander O'kwonna present key strategies for success for men of color programs.
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
Jerry participates as an inaugural research fellow along with others for the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education.
2014
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
2013-2014 Tabphe fellows
Dr. Jerry Wallace is hooded, featured in University Publication. Dissertation titled, "A Phenomenological Narrative Study of African American Male Community College Instructors".
2014 AABHE LMI
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
Dr. Jerry Wallace participates as a fellow for the 2014 class of the Leadership and Mentoring Institute, American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, held at Miles College (HBCU in Alabama).
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
2016 L.E.G.A.C.I.
Dr. Wallace co-founder of Men of L.E.G.A.C.I. alongside Dr. Vida Robertson, (Leadership. Excellence. Grades. Access. Collaboration. Identity).
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
Dr. Wallace featured as the keynote speaker for the 10th Anniversary for the 'Becoming Men of Excellence Program', (formerly AAMP) at Lamar University.
2018 collegiate symposium
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
The 'Greater Houston Area Collegiate Symposium' support career exploration and leadership development.
2020 Project Males
2018: 10th Anniversity BME Program
2020 Project Males
The 'Project Males', engagement and co-chair at the University of Texas-Austin.
2023 men of distinction
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2020 Project Males
The 'Men of Distinction Program', top Community College President's Award Winner for top student success program.
2023 TExas College Administrators
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
Texas Association of College and University Personnel Administrators
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
Presented at the Texas Black Expo 2024 Annual Festival, featuring NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe.
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
Presented at the Texas Black Expo 2024 Annual Festival, featuring NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe.
2024 ischool Early College
2024 Excellence in Education Award
2024 Excellence in Education Award
Dr. Wallace was recognized by iSchool Early College Highschool Area Director as difference maker at keynote address.