Meet Our Team

Dr. Archie Moss, Jr.

Founder & Executive Director

Tim Green, Jr.

Program Director of Development

Willie MacDavid

Program Director of Events

Gremesha Session

Program Director of Special Initiatives

Tim Green, Jr.

With more than 19 years of experience, Tim Green Jr. has a professional background in youth programming, community engagement, non-profit leadership, and primary and secondary education. Stemming from his time as a classroom teacher and school administration, he has championed for restorative practices in schools as well as advocating for the increased use of youth mental health resources that benefit the whole child. He founded The Dividend to teach young boys of color how to use their leadership skills effectively while understanding their own social and emotional wellbeing. In addition, he co-founded Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition, an organization that creates and partners with community resources to decrease the amount of suspensions and expulsions in Shelby County.
Tim is the Principal Consultant for his own educational consulting firm. Formerly, Tim has served as an elementary and middle school teacher as well as an Elementary school Dean of Students. Tim is a proud product of Legacy Memphis City Schools and graduate of Whitehaven High School. 
He earned a B.A. in Political Science from UT-Knoxville, M.Ed from Bethel University and is a student at The University of Memphis pursuing his Ed.D. with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Public Policy.

He is a member of Leadership Memphis, New Memphis Institute’s Embark program, and a 2019 Top 40 Under 40 Memphis Urban Elite Professionals Awardee. Tim has spoken to audiences about youth advocacy here in the United States and abroad, landing him the keynote at the 2019 Colosseum Sports Tech International Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel and a feature with The Education Trust. Tim continues his commitment to the youth of Memphis with his participation with the Shelby County Youth Mental Health Coalition, Tennessee Alliance for Equity In Education, and his board positions as the Vice Chair of Blues City Cultural Center and Board Chair of The Gen Next PAC.

Willie MacDavid

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Willie MacDavid resides in Memphis, Tennessee with his life partner and his 4-year-old son. Willie is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Willie has a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in social work from the University of Memphis. Willie has a passion for event planning and curating elegant experiences for others. This led him to starting his business, MacDavid Events and Design. His passion for mentoring stemmed from his time in Miami, Florida and participating in the 5000 Role Models Program. Willie has always been led to serving in the educational space in some capacity. After years of ignoring his true calling and passion for education, he began his career as an Educational Assistant at Bruce Elementary School. He felt at ease in this role, and knew he could have a huge impact on the lives of students. Willie then decided to return to school to pursue a Masters in Elementary Education.  He is really excited to begin his career as a teacher where he will learn more about the community and push his students to be better versions of themselves.  

Dr. Archie Moss, Jr. 

Dr. Archie Moss, Jr. was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Dr. Moss is currently a Partner on the School Design Services team where he coaches and supports school and district leaders on School Redesign across Texas. Prior to joining the Transcend team, Dr. Moss was a Teach For America Charlotte Corps Member where he taught 6th and 7th grade math at Whitewater Middle School. Dr. Moss also served as the Dean of Students for fifth and sixth grade at Whitewater K-8. Dr. Moss is a graduate from the University of Florida (Bachelors in Family Studies), University of North Carolina Charlotte (Masters in Middle Grades Education), and a graduate from the University of Memphis (Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies). 
Dr. Moss’s passion led him to founding The Gentlemen’s League. Dr. Moss served as an Impact Leader for Profound Gentlemen, where he supported male educators of color across the country. 
After leaving Charlotte, NC, Dr. Moss moved to Memphis, TN to serve as the Resident Principal at Bellevue Middle School before being named Principal at Bruce Elementary School. Dr. Moss was the youngest Shelby County Schools principal and the first Teach For America Memphis Alum to lead a district school. During his tenure at Bruce, Dr. Moss led the school to State of TN Reward School Status, went viral due to his weekly bedtime stories series, and was featured in USA Today and on the Ellen Show. Through The Gentlemen's League, Dr. Moss founded Shelby County Schools' first ever Elementary Basketball League. Dr. Moss also had the opportunity to deliver a TEDx Talk on Small Ideas leading to Big Change. Dr. Moss is also the CEO of Black Boy Joy Consulting LLC.

Gremesha Session

Gremesha Session was born, raised and educated in Memphis and is a proud graduate of the University of Memphis' College of Communication and Fine Arts. She is a results-oriented marketing leader with over a decade of experience dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations through strategic marketing and communications. She has a proven track record of driving constituent engagement and revenue growth at institutions like the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the University of Oxford North American Office, the University of Memphis and BRIDGES USA. Her expertise spans project management, digital strategy, and cross-functional team leadership, with a focus on developing and implementing impactful campaigns that leverage social media, email, and website channels.

Gremesha's leadership within the nonprofit sector shines through her ability to enhance brand visibility, increase fundraising efforts, and cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders. At the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, she spearheaded successful fundraising events and campaigns, while at the University of Oxford North American Office, she fostered alumni engagement through strategic events and communications. An AmeriCorps alum, her passion for social impact and her data-driven approach bring a wealth of experience to advancing The Gentlemen's League mission 

Meet the board of directors

Jarrett Brock

Board Chair

Courtney Bell

Board Secretary​

Alex Garvin

Board Treasurer

Tre Christopher

Board Member

Dr. Will Pickens

Board Member

Josh Stanley

Board Member

TaDarius Johnson

Board Member

Lauryn Scott

Board Member

Andre R. Williams

Board Member

Advisory Board Members

Marcus Harden

Mike Jacobs

Jamirious Mooney

Randy Smith

Leonard Webb

Walter Wright - El Shabazz