Henri Shemar Abrams - Princeton Theological Seminary

Henri Shemar Abrams

Polaris Leadership Fellow 2025

Henri is a native of Thomasville, Georgia, and currently lives in Austin, Texas, where he is pursuing a doctorate in Sports Management through the Physical Culture and Sports program at the University of Texas. Passionate about faith, leadership, and the transformative power of sports, Henri brings a unique blend of academic insight and community engagement to all he does. He serves as the Young Adult Coordinator at David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he leads weekly Bible studies and organizes fellowship activities that foster connection and spiritual growth among young adults. Henri is also the head middle school tennis coach at Hill Country Christian School, where he mentors student-athletes both on and off the court. With a long-term goal of becoming a collegiate athletic director, Henri is committed to equipping young athletes to translate the skills they develop in sports into thriving professional and personal lives.