Who We Are?
Dr. Mark “Malik” Douglass
(Founder/President)
Dr. Malik is from Benton Harbor, Michigan where he has seen the “Best of Times and the Worst of Times.” Coming from a middle class home with both parents and his very diverse family of nuclear, adopted and foster brothers and sisters, he has experienced joy and grief. Malik overcame setbacks and let downs that have led to the manifestation of N’dugu Kwa N’dugu (Brother to Brother). He is an esteemed graduate of Grambling State University, Louisiana, Fordham University, New York, and Villanova University, Pennsylvania; where he has acquired a host of degrees and credentials in business, education, and curriculum design.
Malik is a career soldier in the United States Army Reserves, serving his country with six deployments and multiple mobilizations in support of the Global War on Terror. Being a father of four sons, Malik refuses to see the young men around him fail from apathy.
Andrew Douglass, MPA
(Vice President)
Andrew Douglass’ passion for teaching 12 years at the secondary level in education as a coach and mentor proves his dedication to helping others hailing from Benton Harbor, Michigan. He holds a B.S. in Physical Education from Norfolk State University and a M.S. in Sport Administration from Grambling State University. He has a successful track record of teaching and mentoring at risk youth. He grew up in a family of educated Black Professionals who dedicated their lives to helping others. Andrew has tutored children of all ages, while serving in leadership roles as an educator. Providing guidance and support to colleagues and students, has prepared him to become an exceptional Black leader in the community.
Andrew lives his life by the mantra of “Each One, Teach One.” His work with N’dugu Kwa N’dugu will lead to reaching the lives of more young men as he sees fit with the tethers of the education system. He will teach, train and develop each young in the ways that each one needs to be taught.