Founder and CEO

     Thomas Cunningham, PhD, is a visionary leader, ordained minister, life coach, author, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur committed to grassroots community enrichment and personal transformation. A proud native of Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Cunningham’s life and career have been shaped by his unwavering dedication to service, resilience, and empowerment. As a servant of Christ and devoted father, he draws deeply from his faith and lived experiences to inspire change and build pathways to success for others.

Dr. Cunningham holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University and a Master’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University. In 2022, he was ordained as a clergy member, and in 2024, he earned his PhD in Theology from Queens College. His academic achievements and spiritual grounding enable him to address complex social issues with compassion, wisdom, and strategic insight.

Having overcome poverty, gang affiliation, and the trauma of growing up in one of Memphis’s most underserved communities, Dr. Cunningham exemplifies confidence, character, and perseverance. His entrepreneurial ventures, philanthropic efforts, and coaching programs are rooted in the belief that sustainable change begins at the grassroots level. He remains deeply committed to equipping others with the tools and support needed to overcome adversity and build meaningful, successful lives.

Dr. Cunningham lives by the words of President Theodore Roosevelt in his favorite quote, "The Man in the Arena":

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena... who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again... but who does actually strive to do the deeds... so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

This guiding philosophy continues to shape his mission to uplift communities, foster personal growth, and drive transformative, community-based impact.