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Ty Coleman

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Bio

Tyerohn Coleman is a First year grad student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Syracuse University in upstate New York who is originally from the inner city of Boston Massachusetts. He graduated undergrad from Union College (NY) with an English degree and a passion for creative writing and poetry. Tyerohn also won an award in his sophomore year for Emerging Leader In Diversity due to his dedication and commitment to creating a men of color organization on his campus that aims to strengthen unity among the BIPOC men on his campus and break down toxic masculinity, while performing healthy forms of manhood, and strive to become better versions of themselves through one another. This is where Tyerohn's passion for the mental health field started, and is what ultimately led him to graduate school at Syracuse. Outside of academics and career-related experiences, Ty loves to watch TV shows and movies and is a big American football fan. While a Friday night may look like going out for some, Ty loves to stay in and watch horror movies, sci-fi shows, rom-coms and sitcoms, and enjoy video games with his friends from home. His love for tv and movies, as well as helping others, is truly where he gets his writing inspiration from!

Education

Syracuse University

Master's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Union College (NY)

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Director of Counseling Services at a university

      Sports

      Basketball

      Junior Varsity
      2017 – 20192 years

      Awards

      • Most Improved Player

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Kenny Community Center Pen Pal — Pen Pal
        2022 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Boston Debate League — Judge
        2020 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Healing Self and Community Scholarship
      Winner
      As a Rising Senior in college, I have had the opportunity to create a men of color organization on my campus that is dedicated to prioritizing men's mental health and healthy forms of manhood. The reason I decided to start this group is because it is extremely important that the BIPOC community starts to focus on mental health. Men Assertively Manifesting Bold Alliances (MAMBA) strives to create unity among men of color on our campus so we can become the best versions of ourselves through one another. This means we need to be able to be okay with being vulnerable and also know when we need help and how to pursue it. With 80 percent of therapists being white, it is extremely difficult to find one who looks like you, which is why it's crucial to have a support system and community of people who share similar experiences as you. So many men in this world are not taught that being vulnerable and showing your feelings is acceptable, so many of us have grown up most, and sometimes all of our lives with a hard shell and very stoic. So, with a group like MAMBA, I know it will have a positive impact on our community and make men feel more comfortable reaching out for help. While MAMBA may not directly make mental health care affordable or accessible, It will transform young men of color into men who are not afraid to reach out for help when they need it.