About Us
History
Incorporated in late 2016, Gentlemen Expeditionists International (GE) was founded by three men at Johnson C. Smith University who desired to make a difference in the lives of teenage African American and Latino males in the Northwest Corridor of Charlotte.
At their first meeting at a Pizza Hut near campus, the team outlined a bold, creative approach to engage youth using research in an intercultural context as a leadership and masculine development tool.
Due to life circumstances, the group separated for almost two years as members worked to complete college and graduate education.
The team reassembled in late 2018 with a commitment to effectuate the vision and strategy.
Mission
To advance the intellectual, spiritual, and masculine development of adolescent males of color.
Vision
To inspire and train new generations of community male leaders of color at all levels of government and industry, and in every societal sphere.
To send:
- ambassadors of hope (to the world).
- agents of change (at home).
Strategy
To expose young expeditioners to the global classroom.
Leadership
Dr. Antonio Henley
Dr. Antonio Henley
Dr. Antonio Henley
Thirty-two years as education administrator with experience leading secondary and collegiate programs, as well as domestic and international research expeditions.
Dr. Geremy Medlock
Dr. Antonio Henley
Dr. Antonio Henley
Six years of experience in male development programming with high competence in health and human performance; professional specialization in oral health.
Mr. Brian Davis
Dr. Antonio Henley
Mr. Brian Davis
Quality engagement experiences with community outreach programs while completing education in community health.