MELVIN W SHEPARD JR
Foundation of Youth Development St. Petersburg College
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About Me

 
Melvin Shepard Jr, 

I was born in the great city of Tampa, FL, on July 27, 1980 (Go Bucs). I am married with five children and an unscrupulous dog who uses me. I am a family man that enjoys the blessings of a big family. Also, I’m a community activist, teacher, and humble man of God. I earned a BS in Human Services and a Masters in Organizational Leadership & Management. Now he’s working on my Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. I’m currently an adjunct professor of  Business and Human Services. Full-time, I’m a program manager overseeing a 3 million dollar grant at St. Petersburg College. My program operates in the heart of the most unserved areas of South St. Petersburg, FL. I idolize and model my character after great servant leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, President Obama, and Jesus Christ. I have dedicated my career to working with underrepresented and underserved populations in many fields, such as education, Juvenile Justice, and Workforce. I am passionate about educating, mentoring, and teaching minority men. I believe with hard work and faith, nothing can stand in the way of your dreams. 

 Fun Fact: I delivered my 4-year-old daughter. 


Degrees
(EdD) Doctor of Education - 2023

Education Leadership

Grand Canyon University

(MS) Master of Science - 2022

Management and Organizational Studies

Springfield College

Bachelor - 2022

human services

Springfield College


Teaching History
Foundation of Youth Development
St. Petersburg College

Jul 2021 - Current

Managment
St. Petersburg College

Jan 2019 - Jul 2022


Areas of Specialization
Leadership Management Leadership Coaching Organizational Development Business Leadership Development Entrepreneurship Religion Organizational Change Diversity Management ethics religious experience adult education Leadership in higher education Leadership in Adult Education Human Development Human Services Organizational Leadership Adult higher Education Diversity Organizational Culture Leadership Ethics Leadership Wisdom Christian

Fields of Study
Leadership Organizational Development Education Human Services

Resources