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MEET THE TEAM
Caleb Wong
Founder & President
I’m a high school senior passionate about reimagining what strength means for boys and young men in today’s world. As a lifelong athlete and storyteller, I founded Stronger Minds Stronger Men to help my generation move beyond outdated ideas of masculinity and toward a culture of authenticity, empathy, and connection. My perspective has been shaped by a diverse educational journey and cross-cultural upbringing. Growing up in a Chinese American family, I first spoke Mandarin at home before attending a French immersion elementary school, where learning in another language and being around children taught me to see the world through multiple lenses and appreciate different ways of expressing emotion. Later, at an all-boys school, I began to think deeply about gender, identity, and how boys are socialized to define strength.
ADVISORS & MENTORS
Stronger Minds Stronger Men is supported by a small circle of educators and advocates who share Caleb's commitment to helping boys and young men build emotional connection and resilience.
Ashanti Branch
Founder of The Ever Forward Club
Mr. Branch is a recipient of the 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaster, and Fulbright Fellow. His work with youth as an ‘emotional locksmith’ has been featured on CNN’s This Is Life with Lisa Ling and on the Kelly Clarkson Show. He is the founder and executive director of the Ever Forward Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the student dropout rate through youth mentorship. He is as well the creator of the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement, with 75,000 participants worldwide.
Charis Denison
Youth Advocate & Educator
Ms. Denison is a youth advocate and teacher / consultant. She has received national recognition for her work. She was profiled in Peggy Orenstein’s book, Girls and Sex, and quoted in her book, Boys and Sex. As the founder of Prajna Consulting, she partners nationally with schools, teens, families, and communities in addressing the subjects of human development, ethics, and social justice. Her work focuses on empowering young people to make choices that end in honor and joy rather than regret, guilt, or shame. She has been on the faculty of the Urban School of San Francisco, Branson, and Marin Academy.
Dr. Brendan K. Hartman
Sociologist & Educator
Dr. Kwiatkowski-Hartman is a consultant, speaker, educator, and researcher specializing in the social-emotional development and well-being of boys and men. Holding a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Edinburgh and with over a decade experience as an educator, he is an adjunct professor at the University of the Fraser Valley. Primarily, he works as a consultant for schools and organizations, designing and delivering research-based action plans to better support and engage boys and men in the issues they are facing. Through his transformative workshops and talks, Dr. Kwiatkowski-Hartman empowers educators, parents, and students to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthier gender dynamics. A sought-after speaker with a significant social media following, he is known for his engaging, informed, and empathetic approach to tackling complex societal issues. He resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, with his family.