About Us
Mission
The Dreams Foundation is committed to helping individuals harness the power of their personal journeys, develop their skills, and take action in shaping a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Vision
We envision a world where every person has the tools, guidance, and opportunities to transform their personal experiences into a pathway for success, civic engagement, and service to others.
Our Core Values
Empowerment: Equipping individuals with the confidence and resources to achieve their dreams.
Leadership: Cultivating the next generation of changemakers and role models.
Community Impact: Encouraging civic engagement and giving back to build stronger communities.
Growth: Providing opportunities for continuous learning and self-development.
Storytelling: Recognizing the power of personal journeys as a catalyst for success.
The Dreams Foundation
Your Story. Your Power. Your Future.
The Dreams Foundation was born out of a powerful personal journey—one that underscores the transformative power of education and perseverance. Our founder, having experienced firsthand the challenges of not graduating from high school, discovered the vital role education plays in shaping opportunities and success. Determined to ensure the next generation understands its importance, The Dreams Foundation was created as a beacon of hope and empowerment for individuals striving to build better futures.
We believe that every individual’s story holds power—the power to inspire, to overcome, and to create change. Through mentorship, educational support, and community-driven initiatives, The Dreams Foundation helps people turn their experiences into steppingstones for success. By fostering leadership, civic engagement, and personal growth, we empower individuals to not only dream but to take action in making those dreams a reality.
Join us in our mission to uplift, inspire, and transform lives—because when we invest in people, we invest in a stronger, brighter future for all.
Our Founder
Keenan R. Lowery
Founder & Executive Director
Keenan Lowery is a native Memphian, a dedicated community leader, advocate, public speaker, political strategist, communications professional, brand ambassador, and mentor. After receiving his GED from Messick Adult School, he earned his bachelor’s in criminal justice from Lane College in 2018. While at Lane College, Keenan became a member of the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, led the Student Government Association as President, was recognized by the Governor of Tennessee for volunteerism, and was an HBCU All-Star for the White House under the Obama Administration.
After graduating, Keenan returned to Memphis to drive positive change in the community he was born and raised in. He served at City Leadership/ Choose901 to recruit, develop, and catalyze leaders to and in Memphis. He worked on building economic pipelines to opportunities for over 2400 young professionals. Keenan is also the founder of The Dreams Foundation; an organization committed to igniting young professionals and providing opportunities to create change in the community of Memphis. The Dreams Foundation hosts programming where hundreds of families get access to resources for educational advancement. Keenan uses the lessons he has learned on his life journey to share across the country in seminars, panels, conferences, churches, schools, and communities. Keenan is currently pursuing his master’s in public administration with a certification in Local Government Management at the University of Memphis.
Keenan serves as the Communications Operations Administrator for the City of Memphis under the leadership of Mayor Paul A. Young. He is also a graduate of MACE, Leadership Memphis Leadership Tennessee, and serves as a liaison for the Mayors Young Professionals Advisory Council. Keenan is a 40 under 40 urban elite professional, 20 under 40 alumni society member, and the outstanding young alumnus of the year. Keenan lives by Esse non-videri which means “to be, and not to seem.”