Jerry Beverly

Leaders Unlimited reaches young people in South Florida during high school and college and helps them grow into leaders — nurturing mind, body and spirit through educational lessons, motivational content, community service and one-on-one mentoring. The program stresses teamwork, integrity, excellence and service, and it welcomes emerging leaders from every faith, culture and background.

Jerry launched LUI in 2004. With a team of administrators and professionals, he leads classes, seminars and lessons at schools and colleges, and pairs students with mentors who walk with them through these years.

LUI gives four reasons mentoring matters at this age. It builds skills like critical thinking, problem-solving and communication through real experience. It gives students the confidence to take on challenges they might otherwise avoid. It opens professional networks that lead to internships and jobs. And it exposes young leaders to people from different backgrounds, sharpening how they think and decide.

Jerry grew up in Troy, Alabama, and won a national championship playing football at Troy University. After moving to Miami he created the NCAA Champs Life Skills position at Florida International University, where he served as athletics chaplain and first Life Skills Coordinator, and he has long been involved in ministry across Miami. He is married to Joy.