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AAMI STAFF
AAMI Assistant Directors
Our program is a team effort, and we have benefited from the contributions of several assistant directors since our program’s initial year as “MALE Connection.” We are forever grateful for their expertise, their passion, and mentorship of our students.
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Dr. Edward Hill Dr. Allen Gee Dr. David McIntyre Dr. Michael Igbonagwam Keri Pompey
Dr. Edward Hill — Assistant Director, 2010-2011
Dr. Edward Hill served as a founding assistant director of our AAMI program. He recently accepted a position at Harris-Stowe State University as the new Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, continuing his dedication to Black students in higher education. Dr. Hill is a graduate of Morehouse College, where he gave AAMI students an immersive experience in 2010. He’s also a highly sought-after motivational speaker and has received countless awards for excellence in teaching and outstanding administrative service. He has also chaired several state and national committees focused on improving outcomes for retention and graduation for males at minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
Dr. Allen Gee — Assistant Director, 2010-2015
Dr. Allen Gee earned his B.A. in Secondary English Teaching from the University of New Hampshire, an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from the University of Iowa Writers Workshop, and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing and English Literature from the University of Houston. He’s the author of the essay collection, “My Chinese-America,” and is writer James Alan McPherson’s designated biographer. Gee is currently completing a novel, The Iron Road that chronicles the lives of Chinese railroad workers building the Central Pacific line in 1866. He taught from 20042018 at Georgia College where he served as coordinator for the Creative Writing program’s undergraduate concentration and the M.F.A. program, as well as directing the college’s visiting writers series. He has served as the Editor of the literary journal Gulf Coast, Fiction Editor for the literary journal Arts & Letters, and is currently the
Editor of the multicultural imprint 2040 Books. At Columbus State University, Allen teaches various courses, and as the Donald L. Jordan Endowed Professor of Creative Writing, he leads service trips abroad, runs an annual national writing competition, and organizes a writing conference to be held every two to three years.
Dr. David McIntyre is currently a Professor of Practice in the Department of Accounting in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He has taught at several colleges and universities over the last 20 years including Texas Christian University, The University of South Carolina, Georgia College & State University, Mercer University and Clemson University. Dr. McIntyre holds a B.B.A. and a M.Acc. from the University of Georgia, an M.B.A. from the University of Central Florida and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. Before obtaining his Ph.D., he worked in the finance and accounting departments for Sprint Telecommunications in Orlando, Florida gaining experience in the areas of billing systems, internal audit and budgeting. He is a Certified Management Accountant and has held an active CPA license since 1995 providing consulting services to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
Dr. Michael Igbonagwam has dedicated his professional career to providing a safe and engaging college experience for all students. He holds degrees from Paine College, Mercer University, and has recently defended his dissertation at Clark Atlanta University. Michael has held various higher education positions that include academic advising, enrollment management, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and High School College Initiatives. Michael is committed to providing transformational and enriching experiences for all students. He has an interest in advocating and empowering Black males to achieve high levels of academic excellence through academic integration and self perception. Michael is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Keri Pompey — Assistant Director, 2015 - Current
Keri Pompey has been a critical part of our AAMI program, both as a student and a staff member for most of its existence. Having served as part of our staff since 2015, Keri has provided invaluable impact as someone who has experienced the benefits of MALE Connection firsthand. He currently serves as our program’s assistant director while completing his baccalaureate degree at Georgia College.
