Michael O'Neal

Executive Director of Parent University, Savannah, GA

Savannah Panel Member

Michael is a founder of Parent University and now serves as both the Executive Director of Parent University in Savannah, Georgia and the Executive Director of Community United Services Inc., which is the entity that manages the Parent University program.  Founded in 1999, the Parent University is a community collaborative that supports families by encouraging parent involvement and participation in the education of children and youth.

O’Neal has been a key figure in this grassroots initiative which aims to break the cycle of generational poverty and crime in Savannah through educational programs and community support. 

Michael was listed as one of the 2015 Fortune Magazine “Heroes of the 500.” He is the recipient of many awards including Arthur A. “Don” Mendonsa Visionary Award by the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority, Leadership Award from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Georgia Outstanding Citizen Award given by the Secretary of State of GA.