What is P3?

The Pulse of Perseverance Project (P3)

The P3 founders together
The P3 founders at an event
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P3 is a career-focused EdTech nonprofit

Pulse of Perseverance is a non-profit education technology company founded by three Black doctors who navigated difficulties with the help of their own mentors on their journey from underserved backgrounds to professional success

Our goal is to meet students where they are - on their phones, and to support those facing systemic barriers that limit their success, such as: limited access to professional networks, financial obstacles to education and career advancement, gaps in college/career readiness, and a lack of exposure to diverse career paths and leadership opportunities. 

Our founders have appeared on the TODAY Show, New York Times, Steve Harvey, ABC World News, Associated Press, Advertising Week NYC, and Black Enterprise. 

Legacy of Community

In 1998, Max Madhere, Pierre Johnson, and Joe Semien were three young, premedical students at Xavier University of Louisiana. Each was struggling with the demands of Xavier’s rigorous curriculum, yet each was determined to succeed.​ By drawing on each other’s determination and individual strengths, they forged a brotherhood and created a bond so strong that it would carry them through college, medical school, and well beyond. Now they’ve come together with P3 to share their stories and encourage young people of any color to pursue high-level careers.

They believe that it is not enough for them to have found success – they are called to pull others up along with them.  Together, our founders want to serve as positive examples who encourage young students from under-represented communities to aspire to something greater in their personal and professional lives.  

“We have awarded $100,000 in monthly scholarships to promising high school and college students since 2018.

DR. MAX MADHERE
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Meet the Docs

Dr. Max Madhere

Dr. Max Madhere

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
Dr. Pierre Johnson

Dr. Pierre Johnson

Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Dr. Joe Semien

Dr. Joe Semien

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Executive Team

Thomas Paris

Thomas Paris

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Dr. Max Madhere

Dr. Max Madhere

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Board of Directors

Dr Pierre Johnson

Dr. Pierre Johnson

Board Member

Board certified Ob/GYN who is heavily involved in mentoring and community outreach. He resides in Chicago and has established relationships with multiple youth organizations, which will be instrumental in securing the participation of students and mentors for the P3 app.

Dr. Max Madhere

Dr. Max Madhere
President

Board certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist who is heavily involved in mentoring and community outreach.  Dr. Madhere is a current board member of 100 Black men of Metro Baton Rouge, whose mentors and mentees have been instrumental in beta testing the P3 app.

Dr-Joe Semien

Dr. Joseph Semien
Vice President

Board Certified Ob/GYN.Co-Founder of Pulse of Perseverance. Dr. Semien is an active mentor that strives to positively impact youth in his community of Louisisana.

Andrea Madhere

Dr. Andrea Madhere
Secretary

Board Certified Chiropractor. Owner of Chiropractic Concierge. Experience with business accounting software.

Stanley Savage

Stanley Savage, MBA, CIA, CISA
Treasurer

Manager of financial audit at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Mr Savage has extensive experience with financial analysis, financial reporting, and auditing

Vondale Singleton

Vondale Singleton

Founder of CHAMPS male youth mentoring organisation & Vice Principal of Gary Comer HS in Chicago. Mr Singleton has extensive experience in securing funding from major corporate donations such as Jordan Brand.

Kristen Carter

Kristen Carter

Award-winning television executive producer, entrepreneur and educator. Extensive experience in television/film and event production, curriculum development and mentorship.

Orelia Lawdins-Trent

Experienced Attorney skilled in negotiations, litigation, legal writing, and leadership. Holds a Master of Science in Sports Management from Columbia University.

George Christo-Baker

Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, specializing in Wealth Management & Financial Planning. Committed to the financial & educational empowerment of Chicago communities. Holds Series 7, and Series 66 Licenses. Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA™), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor CEPA®

Our Partners

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President of Classroom

P3 FAQs

What is the mission of Pulse of Perseverance?

Our mission is to empower underrepresented youth by equipping them with a roadmap and resources for success, combating systemic inequities through mentorship, career exposure, and scholarships.