The Shepherds Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that aims to empower emerging leaders by catalyzing their success, economic mobility and holistic well being through peer-led discussion, executive coaching, and digital engagement. We currently operate chapters in Oakland, CA, Dallas, TX and Washington, DC.
Leadership is Lonely
Leaders from undercapitalized communities often navigate their careers in isolation - facing systemic barriers, limited access to mentors, and a lack of resources to support their mental health.
Many experience clinical depression, sparking an exhausting cycle that’s almost impossible to break without professional help.
Few spaces exist where emerging business leaders, and influential mentors regularly convene with the intention to catalyze mutual growth and success.
A Lifeline for Leaders
Our mission is to empower emerging leaders by catalyzing their success, economic mobility, and holistic well-being through peer-led discussions, executive coaching and digital engagement.
By prioritizing interpersonal connection and accountability, we build community and create relationship capital to sustain career advancement.
Honoring the Past,
Shaping The Future
The Shepherd’s Tree has served as a lifeline since the dawn of humanity.
Known as the ‘Tree of Life,’ its remarkable root system is one of the deepest on record, extending up to 230 feet below the ground, dwarfing its 30-foot above-ground structure.
For millennia, the Shepherd’s Tree has provided humans with shelter, sustenance, energy, and medicine.
Its adaptability and life-sustaining properties make it a powerful symbol of resilience and resourcefulness.
Network = Net Worth
“Performance currency gives you the opportunity to move, but it is relationship currency that gives you mobility.
Carla Harris,
VP of Wealth Management
at Morgan Stanley
“Networking is not about collecting contacts; it’s about planting seeds of trust and building authentic relationships over time.”
Ken Chenault,
Former CEO of
American Express
“When you’ve built the right relationships, your network becomes a safety net and a springboard for opportunities.”
Mark Cuban,
Entrepreneur