About Michael

Michael Feather was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of five siblings. With three sisters and a brother much older than him, he grew up learning from their experiences while finding his own way in the world.

From an early age, Michael was shaped by Jesuit values. At Jesuit Dallas, he was introduced to the teachings of St. Ignatius, which left a lasting impression. He later attended Saint Louis University, a Jesuit college, before leaving to pursue work during the dot-com boom.

In April 2001, sensing the need for structure and humility, Michael joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He completed boot camp in San Diego and served three years in Okinawa, Japan, until his honorable discharge in 2005. Those years taught him discipline, resilience, and above all, how to look deeper into people without judgment. He often recalls friendships with Marines from completely different backgrounds and people who challenged his assumptions about intelligence, strength, and character.

After his service, Michael returned to Dallas and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Methodist University through the GI Bill. He married in 2007, welcomed his son Jacob in 2010, and later his daughter Kate in 2013. He went on to complete his MBA at SMU, all while pursuing a career in business and leadership. Whether through sales training or mentoring employees, Michael continually sought opportunities to teach, guide, and challenge others.

By 2020, after his divorce, he was exploring a persistent calling: education. While the COVID-19 pandemic delayed his formal path to teaching, he found other ways to support students, inspired in part by programs like AOC’s “Homework Helpers” that connected volunteers with underprivileged children.

In January 2023, Michael became a 6th grade teacher in Richardson, Texas, where he found himself drawn to students from recently immigrated Honduran families. Their resilience, manners, and hunger for learning made a deep impression. Intrigued, Michael began learning about Honduras and its people. When parents suggested he should teach there, it was brushed off but covertly planted a seed.

That same year, he returned to Jesuit Dallas as a teacher, a rewarding experience but one that left him restless and still searching for how to serve those most in need.

In May 2024, Michael made a life-changing decision: he moved to Honduras. Seven months later, he met Gerson, a boy whose story and friendship became the foundation for Project Gerson.