About Us

Pamela Williams is originally from Columbus, Georgia. Currently, she lives in East Dublin and has a small-knit family. Pamela graduated from East Laurens High School in 2009. After her mother's passing in 2014, she found herself stepping up and into more of a parental role to her younger siblings.

Williams joined Fathers Among Men in summer 2021 to help make a difference in the underserved male population in the region. She acknowledges the negative impacts of absent fathers in our society. She openly shares her own experience of growing up in this environment. In addition, Pamela notes seeing her male friends being involved in their children's lives makes such positive impacts and looks forward to enhancing the lives of others from her own observations and lived experiences. Williams says, "the Fathers Among Men program provides critical resources on the importance of having involved fathers being active participants with their children and other family members.".

Pamela has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Middle Georgia State University in 2015. Currently, she is continuing her education at Walden University. Pamela anticipates completing her master's degree in School Counseling in 2022 (and now has a 4.0 GPA). 

Williams gained invaluable experience by working as a Behavior Health Specialist at the Community Service Board of Middle Georgia, where she became a certified Peer Specialist. She also participated in a plus-size pageant in Atlanta in 2013. Some of her favorite music includes hits from the '90s, R&B, and you may find her dancing to some rap songs from time to time.

On any given rainy day, Pamela says she enjoys watching Disney Plus while eating a snow cone while being wrapped up in her heated blanket. 

Jacari McRae was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, and currently resides in the area. Jacari graduated from Swainsboro High School in 2012. He serves as a positive role model in his community. Jacari joined the Father's Among Men program to encourage fathers to be more active in their children's lives. He understands the importance of today's father. He credits his father and grandpa for providing sound guidance throughout his life. Jacari is a firm believer that this program can teach other men to do the same for theirs.  

Jacari has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from the University of Georgia. Currently, he's taking classes with "Sports Management Worldwide" to gain more knowledge about the sporting industry.  

Outside of work, Jacari likes to play basketball and write about it. He also enjoys walking his two dogs around the neighborhood on a sunny day.  

or "Mario," is from Cochran, Georgia, and is the youngest of four

siblings. He graduated high school in 2014 and received a full scholarship to

play football at the collegiate level. McClendon started his studies at Butler

Community College and transferred to Missouri State University, where he

graduated with a bachelor of science in sociology in 2018.

Working in his capacity as a case manager, Mario says, "I enjoy it. It's my form

of giving back to my people. Education is also important to me, and I like how I

can help others come together on topics that tend to be overlooked or shied

away from by men and fathers. Changing this mindset is something we can all

be a part of.".

McClendon is also a "goal setter". He aims to reach one father a day, and in

doing so, he believes it is possible to change several generations of males as a

result. Another goal is to learn more about women and the process of

pregnancy to better educate other men on the topic, making for a better

understanding for both sets of expectant parents. 

Finally, Mario says exploring

best practices for being an effective leader is also something he strives for on

an ongoing basis.

One of Mr. McClendon's favorite quotes is, "look what we have done, we took a

bad situation and made it gravy," the author is unknown.

Alexus is a native of Telfair County. She graduated from Telfair County high school in 2013. Additionally, Alexus earned her Associate of Arts in Sociology from South Georgia State in 2017. Currently, Ms. Chandler is finishing up her Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Middle Georgia State University.

Chandler enjoys her family and is a fan of traveling. In addition, she loves being in the outdoors, surrounded by nature. Alexus says one of her true passions revolves around helping others.