C2C Scholars Collective

Our vision is to empower students to become informed leaders by connecting them with mentors and real-world opportunities that foster civic responsibility and preserve cultural heritage. The program advances African American history through student-led research, writing, and community events that highlight local stories and civic issues.
Student Research Topics on African American History and Civic Engagement
Local Civil Rights Movements Analysis
Impact of African American Women Leaders
Historical Black-Owned Businesses Study
Youth Voter Engagement Strategies
Preservation of African American Oral Histories
Policy Proposals for Community Equity
Student Initiatives in African American History
Build a Strong Portfolio
Enhance Critical Skills
Connect with Mentors
Meet Our Founder
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Our Board
C2C Scholars Collective Board
Nicole Satchell
Nicole Satchell is a dedicated educator and Delaware native with a passion for student leadership. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History Education from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Longwood University. Since 2007, she has been a history teacher at Henrico High School, where she currently serves as the IB Coordinator, overseeing the IB Middle Years, Career-Related, and Diploma Programs. In recognition of her commitment to her students and her craft, she was named the Henrico County Public Schools Teacher of the Year in 2022. Outside of the classroom, she has spent several years sponsoring student leadership organizations, including the Student Government Association, Equity Ambassadors, and Black Student Union.
Marvin T. Chiles
A Richmond native, Marvin T. Chiles is the Associate Professor of African American History and the Chair of African American Studies at Old Dominion University. He is a well published author of Southern, Virginia, and Richmond history, with his most recent books being The Struggle to Change: Race and the Politics of Reconciliation in Modern Richmond and Playing for Power: Black Resistance in Amateur Football and Basketball in Jim Crow Virginia. Chiles is a public facing historian who has given several talks to public and private entities about the importance of including black people’s history into America’s story.
Gary Flowers
Gary Lamont Flowers is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where he graduated from the Richmond Public Schools (John B. Cary Elementary, Thomas Henderson Middle, and Thomas Jefferson High School).
After graduating from The University of Virginia, Gary Flowers studied law at Georgetown University Law Center via the C.L.E.O. Program. Mr. Flowers was trained at the historic civil rights Law firm of Hill, Tucker & Marsh in Richmond, Virginia. Later, he served as Executive Director of the Old Dominion Bar Association for the Commonwealth of Virginia; Special Assistant to Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder; Legislative Analyst for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, DC; Vice President for Reverend Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago, Illinois; Teaching Fellow at Harvard's Institute of Politics in the Kennedy School of Government; Leader-in-Residence at University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership; and CEO of The Black Leadership Forum in Washington, DC.
Currently, Gary Flowers owns the tour company, Walking the Ward with Gary Flowers in Richmond, Virginia. (WalkingtheWard.com).
George R. Monroe, Jr.
George R. Monroe, Jr. is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia and a 1998 graduate of Virginia Union University (VUU), receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the School of Arts and Sciences. After graduating from VUU, George went on to earn a Master of Liberal Arts/History degree from the University of Richmond in 2000. His course of study focused on 19th century racial ideology and its generational impact on African Americans. He has spent the last 27 years working in the financial services industry, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Operational Risk Management for a top 10 (nationally) financial services firm. George is a serial entrepreneur, and humanitarian, having visited over 13 countries to assist others out of negative human conditions. He is also a published author, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In his spare time, George finds enjoyment in researching his genealogy, all things history, gardening, and relaxing with his wife of 21 years, and their two sons in Hanover County, VA.
William H. Parker
Master of Administration and Supervision. Served as a classroom teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and principal in the Richmond / Henrico County, Virginia school divisions. Served as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, principal coach, and external lead partner. Under his leadership, Henrico High School attained full accreditation in his first year as principal. Recognized as the Instructional Leader of the Year in Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia High School Principal of the Year. Upon retirement from the Virginia School System, served as the Executive Director of Secondary Schools and Career and Technical Education in Mooresville Graded School District in North Carolina. In addition, all subgroups (low economic students, exceptional education students, African American students, and Hispanic students) had a graduation rate of over 90%. Parker also served as an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching leadership courses to aspiring school administrators. Serves as the Vice President for Community Development for a Dropout Recovery Program. Currently serves as a principal coach in Gary, Indiana.
Jasmine Bates
Inspired by a lineage of educators, Jasmine Bates discovered her passion for education early. A Richmond, Virginia native, she has spent 19 years serving as an English Teacher, School Counselor, Dean of Students, Guest Lecturer, and Behavior Specialist across Virginia and North Carolina.
Jasmine holds degrees from Virginia Union University (B.A., English), Virginia State University (M.Ed., Counselor Education), and Virginia Commonwealth University (Post-Master’s Certificate, Administration & Supervision), where she is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Justice. Her research explores the impact of racial trauma on Black high school students, centering their strength and resilience.
Beyond her responsibilities as an educator, Jasmine serves on the Board of Directors for Work of Art RVA, a nonprofit organization that empowers girls ages 13-18 through leadership development, inspiration, and connection. Above all, Jasmine takes the greatest pride in her role as a loving mother to her five-year-old son, D.J.