Everything About Iman Sandifer

Who is Iman Sandifer ?

 Mr. Iman G. Sandifer, a K-20 educator, is a proud native of Hallandale Beach, Florida. Iman is inspired to help youth reach their full potential because of the vast contributions made by those who came before him. A high school mentor helped Iman discover his love for the arts and public speaking. Due to his mentor’s impact, Iman chose to attend his mentor's alma mater Florida A&M University. Throughout his tenure in college, he served in numerous educational capacities including as a teaching intern with the Breakthrough Miami Summer Enrichment program and the Head Royce School Heads Up program in Oakland, California. With his childhood experiences in mind, Iman formed Manhood On The Go, first as a personal initiative in 2014 and now as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. 

 Manhood On The Go Foundation

The Manhood On The Go Foundation was created to flatten life's learning curve for future generations by providing help wherever is needed. Professionally, Iman is currently as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Broward County Public Schools as well as an Impact Leader with Profound Gentlemen. Previously, he served as an Associate Site Director for Breakthrough Miami & District Legislative Aide to Florida State Senator Annette Taddeo in Miami, Florida. 

Story of Iman Sandifer 

Iman Sandifer grew up in Hallandale Beach. As I got older, I became inspired to help young people reach their full potential because of the adults who helped me when no one else would. In fact, if it wasn’t for my mentor in high school, I would have never discovered myself, my talents, and explored a world beyond what I knew. And I definitely would not have made it to Florida A&M University (FAMU), my proud alma mater. Its the type of support every child needs and deserves.

Throughout my tenure at FAMU I served in numerous educational capacities; forming MOTG was just a natural next step. While graduating FAMU, I started Manhood On The Go in 2014, as an initiative at first. In 2017 we officially became a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to flatten life’s learning curve for the next generation of young men by providing access to meaningful community resources and support.

Since becoming a nonprofit, the support has been overwhelming and I’m so proud of how much we’ve grown.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
A few challenges I’ve faced down the road…some things I’m still facing in a way. When I started out, in 2014, I didn’t have the paperwork. When I would go to different places and pitch a program or an event the first question I would get asked is, “are you a nonprofit?” It’s great to want to do something out of the goodness in your heart, but turning that will only get you so far when you’re trying to make a strong impact.

My biggest struggles now is balance and publicizing the work MOTG has done. Although my career as a teacher parallels my work with MOTG, finding the balance between the two is something I’m learning. MOTG is my passion, its something I would do even if there wasn’t social media or the Internet. I would still be doing this because there is a real need for this; I was one of those kids. So my “work/passion” balance is something I’m still learning. I’m also learning the difference between doing the work and publicizing it. It’s hard for me to talk about myself. MOTG is growing so fast and making such possible impact on students, I forget to take a step back and tell people about it. Which I’ve learned is important for funding, participation, and just overall awareness.