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Frederick Coleman ’17 ’19G, of Jersey City, NJ, is a manager for technology strategy and advisory at Accenture. In this role, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing technology strategy for financial institutional clients, working closely with senior technology leaders. Frederick has a strong track record of contributing to the success of renowned companies such as Mizuho Financial Group, Accenture and Ernst & Young, generating a combined impact of $200 million.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Frederick founded GhanaMade, a cultural digital media company which had a global presence in New York, London, and Accra. His company celebrated and promoted the rich cultural heritage of West Africa, bridging gaps between communities. Passionate about sustainability, Frederick actively supports and advocates for black higher education, with a particular focus on empowering the African community in the US and students from his ancestral country of Ghana.
Frederick is a member of the CPA societies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as NABA (National Association of Black Accountants) and the NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association). He is also a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.
Throughout his association with Lehigh University, Frederick has held several leadership positions. He served as a board director for the Alumni Association, a member of the Young Alumni Council, a leadership member of BALANCE, and a volunteer for the Alumni Admissions Outreach program. During his undergraduate years, he served as the president of the Class of 2017, assistant treasurer of the Student Senate, Chapter Senator for the National Society of Black Engineers, Council Elder for the African Student Association, and was recognized as a Carl Greer Scholar.
Frederick graduated with honors from Lehigh University, earning a Bachelor of Science in business information systems and a Master of Engineering in technical entrepreneurship. He further enhanced his knowledge and skills by obtaining an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Notably, Frederick carries on the legacy of his father, John Coleman '97G, who also graduated from Lehigh University with a graduate degree in chemistry.