Jamal Stroud

Jamal Stroud served as a panelist on Palmetto Perspectives: The Lost Boys.

Jamal Stroud founded Big Homie Lil Homie Mentoring, a program that mentors young males growing up without father figures. On a national level, Jamal works as the Mentor and Outreach Manager for Camp HOPE America, offering technical assistance to 40 programs across the United States. He has been recognized locally and nationally for impacting the lives of over 10,000 youth by providing them with support and positive male role models nationwide. 

Jamal's experience of growing up in the foster care system and living in six different homes by the age of six has made him passionate about improving and advocating for the welfare of young people. 

He has appeared as a guest on The Ellen Show. He has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Jefferson Award, the Public Elevation from MENTOR, and the Daily Point of Light Award created by President George H.W. Bush.