MEET DR.MELQAAM SHAW

Dr.Melqaam Shaw is a Gates Millennium Scholar, certified Eric Thomas & Associates speaker, educator, author, and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Melqaam’s hospitable personality has allowed him to speak to thousands of collegiate students, faculty and staff, and with organizations such as TED, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, and Howard University.

Melqaam is not afraid to challenge the status quo. His Gullah Geechee dialect is quickly becoming a global phenomenon. Melqaam’s willingness to succeed has led him to become the most sought after higher education speaker. “ My mission to increase academic achievement through metacognitve strategy development is driven by my vision. My vision is to ensure that all students overstand this- The promise BEfore you is greater than the pain BEhind you.”