My Story
I began my journey as an 8th-grade teacher in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. I served as a mentor, athletic coach, and tutor in the classroom and was deeply invested in my student's pursuit of academic and personal success.
In 2014, I became the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Profound Gentlemen, a national agency dedicated to increasing the 2% of male educators of color who teach across the nation.
Through this work, I am blessed to receive numerous fellowship experiences and be recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 as one of the world's brightest social innovators who seek to bring about change and equal opportunity for boys and male educators of color.
I am a Certified Philanthropic Advisor and have deep expertise in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship.
When I'm not working, I typically spend time with my family, deep into music, and practicing martial arts.
Jason Terrell, CAP
Waterford + Reynolds
Entrepreneurship has always been at the forefront of progress for Black communities. In cities like Atlanta, Durham, Tulsa, and Knoxville, Black residents created businesses and economic corridors that were centers of commerce, social innovation, and forward progress. Waterford + Reynolds embodies the spirit of Black innovation, improvement, and social entrepreneurship. Waterford + Reynolds uplifts two historic neighborhoods in Atlanta, Collier Heights and South West Atlanta. Collier Heights was highlighted by Lawrence Otis Graham in his renowned book, "Our Kind of People, Inside America's Black Upper Class." Waterford Road was home to Herman Russell and Lorimer D. Milton, two prominent figures of Atlanta. Our work captures and continues the legacy of supporting community creatives pushing for progress.