TFI OaklanD
A 3-Year College Access program in partnership with JP Morgan Chase’s Fellowship Initiative.
Program Overview
The Fellowship Initiative (TFI), created by JP Morgan Chase, is a comprehensive youth development program designed to expand economic opportunities and diversify talent pipelines.
TFI Kings receive year-round academic advising, tutoring, mental health support, college tours, mentoring, career exposure, cultural trips, and enrichment workshops tailored to their growth and identity. Families don’t pay a dime, but the return is invaluable: College, Career, and Community ready young men equipped to lead, thrive, and succeed.
THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO ADDRESS 3 PRIMARY COLLEGE READINESS ISSUES FACED BY BLACK AND LATINO YOUTH:
Access to experienced teachers who have high levels of cultural competencies when working with Black and Brown Boys/Men.
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Access to rigorous college preparatory courses.
Access to consistent guidance counseling and mental health support to track students academic and personal progress.
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WE MEET 3 SATURDAYS A MONTH, GO ON FIELD TRIPS AND COLLEGE TOURS, LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT CAREERS FROM EXPERTS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS AND MORE.
OUR IMPACT
100%
Of kings in cohort 1 were accepted into college.
Where are our Alumni?
Our Team
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Kahlil Chatmon
TFI Oakland Director
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Alonzo Henderson
TFI Co-Facilitator
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Adrian Henderson
Director of Family and Community Engagement
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Tracey Mansfield
TFI English Instructor
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Tyjun Mack
TFI Math Instructor
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Stacy Daniels
Clinical Case Manager
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Wentrelle McIntosh
TFI Academic Advisor
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Robert Symens-Bucher
TFI Translator
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Fiyah Abakah
TFI Teaching Assistant
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Brian Velasco
TFI Teaching Assistant
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