Meet Our President & Founder
Mallorye Crowell serves as the President & Founder of The Higher Foundation. She graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology in May 2016 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Soon after she graduated from Georgia Tech, she founded The Higher Foundation to help Georgia college students overcome the post-secondary educational attainment barriers she one faced as a college student.
During Mallorye’s six-year journey as First-Generation college student, she overcame financial strain, resource scarcity, housing instability, food insecurity, and lack all by the grace of God. When she finally made it to her last semester at Georgia Tech, she established a conditional covenant with God that if He allowed her to graduate, she would start a charity organization to help other college students graduate. In May 2016, God fulfilled His promise to her as she walked across the graduation stage, so in February 2017, she kept her promise too and founded The Higher Foundation. On May 18th, 2018, The Higher Foundation was shared publicly, and since then, The Higher Foundation has helped over 1,000 Georgia college students and awarded nearly $40,000 in grants and scholarships. Mallorye is thankful to God that He chose her for such a worthy assignment to make college easier for all Georgians, and she is ready and determined to keep taking The Higher Foundation higher with the direction of God.
Mallorye is most passionate about higher education, youth development, & community building. When she is not serving in her community, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, reading, and visiting a local coffee shop. In all that Mallorye does, she hopes that her intimate walk with God will encourage others to follow Him and complete their God-given assignment. She believes that all were created for a purpose, and no matter how hard it is, with tenacity and unwavering faith, all things are possible to those that believe.
Contact Mallorye Crowell
James Scales
Secretary
James Scales serves as the Secretary of The Higher Foundation and graduated from Savannah State University in May 2010 with a B.S. in Computer Science and Technology. As the owner and Creative Director of Creativescale Designs, a creative design agency specializing in graphic design and photography services, James offers creative solutions to businesses of all sizes. He is deeply committed to community development, with a particular focus on economic growth and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs. James is dedicated to fostering a school-to-startup pipeline to support and uplift his community. James also is a Graphic Designer & Film/Photographer for PlaTy Multimedia & Publishing, based in Metro-Atlanta, and is a member of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
james@higherfoundation.org
James Scales
Edithe Rose
Treasurer
Edithe Rose serves as the Treasurer of The Higher Foundation. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in December 2023 with a B.A. in Anthropology and Sociology, focusing on leadership and business management. She now works as an Admissions Counselor at Berea College, where she helps students from low-income backgrounds access higher education. Edithe has held various executive positions in nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting student success. As a first-generation college student, she is deeply passionate about college counseling and is committed to helping students find scholarships, grants, and job opportunities that emphasize student achievement. Through her role at The Higher Foundation, Edithe is dedicated to supporting students in reaching their academic and professional aspirations.
editherose@higherfoundation.org
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Pamela Seldon-Crowell
Administrative Assistant
Pamela Seldon-Crowell serves as the Administrative Assistant of The Higher Foundation. She primarily assists Mallorye Crowell by responding to emails and answering phone calls. Before serving with Higher, she retired from her career as a personal caterer and a collections representative. In Ms. Pam’s spare time, she enjoys being with her granddaughter and traveling to a beautiful beach.
