Drew is from Berryville, Arkansas and currently resides in Richmond, Virginia. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Harding University, followed by a Master’s in Exercise & Nutrition Science from Lipscomb University. During graduate school, he joined the Development Team of one of his favorite nonprofits, Preemptive Love, to help raise funds and communicate with donors to support the organization’s international peacemaking efforts through relief, jobs, and community programming.

Affected by an incarcerated father himself, Drew is passionate about fatherhood, healthy masculinity, and the presence of dads in their children’s lives. With a strong background in fundraising, donor communication, reporting, and grant writing, as well as a holistic education in health, Drew is proud to support Fathers’ UpLift’s efforts to reduce stigmas around mental health and help men who’ve faced systemic barriers overcome them within the context of community so they can show up fully alive and healthy in the lives of their loved ones.

If Drew could invite anyone to dinner, it would probably be Andy Grammer or Chris Evans—two heroes of his. Chris (aka Captain America and People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive of 2022”) and Andy (singer-songwriter and incredible human being) are both exemplary men who are advocates for healthy masculinity, finding joy, and standing up for and advocating for others. Prime examples of using one’s talents and platform for the good of humanity. Also they’re both hilarious and would just be a great hang for hours on end.