About Us
We don't just take students to colleges.
We prepare them for life.
EmpowerU Scholars Society exists to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to meaningful college exposure, trusted guidance, and the confidence to see themselves as leaders.
Our Core Promise
Everything we do—college tours, leadership workshops, parent engagement—serves one simple but powerful equation:
01. Exposure creates Belief.
02. Belief creates Possibility.
03. Possibility changes Life Trajectories.
Our History
It started with a single bus ride. In 2006, a group of fraternity brothers realized that while many students aspired to go to college, few had ever stepped foot on a campus. The "unknown" was a barrier to their potential.
What began as a grassroots effort to organize one HBCU tour has blossomed into a comprehensive leadership ecosystem. At EmpowerU we recognized quickly that a tour wasn't enough—students needed year-round mentorship, and parents needed guidance on the admissions process.
Today, EmpowerU has served more than 2000 high students ranging from 9th grade through 12th grade scholars over a 20 year span, evolving from a travel program into a holistic leadership society that involves students, parents, and educators in the journey toward excellence.
Meet Our Founder
George Ramsey, III, Ed.D., MBA
Founder & Managing Director
Leading with Purpose
Dr. George Ramsey is a nationally recognized talent strategist and executive advisor with more than two decades of experience leading mission-driven organizations, building cross-sector partnerships, and advancing educational and economic opportunity for diverse communities. His career spans military leadership, Fortune 500 talent strategy, higher education partnerships, nonprofit management, and public service—anchored by a commitment to equity, innovation, and human potential.
Dr. Ramsey is the Founder and Managing Director of EmpowerU Scholars Society, a youth leadership nonprofit that equips junior high and high school students with the confidence, skills, and mentorship needed to become the leaders of tomorrow. Through community engagement programs, leadership academies, mentoring circles, and college readiness initiatives, EmpowerU has inspired countless young people to unlock their potential and pursue academic and professional excellence.
Professionally, Dr. Ramsey has held key leadership roles in the government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. He is a respected voice in the areas of talent and leadership development and workforce innovation. His insights on workforce ecosystems, nontraditional talent pathways, and student-centered economic mobility have positioned him as a trusted advisor to leaders across sectors.
Dr. Ramsey holds a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Change and Leadership, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, and an MBA in Human Resouces Management. He is widely regarded as a collaborative, strategic, and values-driven leader who brings clarity of vision, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to improving lives through education and opportunity.
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Meet the stars
Our Leadership Team
Guided by a diverse board of educators and community leaders.
Rickey Giles
First Responder, HBCU Alum
LaKendra Parks
Educator
Dr. Carlos Grant
Executive Educator, HBCU Alum
Charlie Dean
Engineer, HBCU Alum
We're Here to Help
Whether you are a student ready to lead, a parent seeking guidance, or a partner wanting to give back—there is a place for you here.