Shante Crockett graduated from Forrest City High School and later moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas where she earned a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Arkansas in Sociology. Shante enjoys traveling, reading, fitness/health, spending time with family, planning and hosting social gatherings.
Favorite Quote: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
Alicia graduated from Callaway High School. She has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Alcorn University and a Master's degree in Executive Business Administration from Millsaps College. Alicia enjoys traveling, cooking and hosting family gatherings.
Favorite Quote: A community that is engaged and working together can be a powerful force.
- Idowu Koyenikan
An experienced community and economic development professional. A native of Washington, D.C., Kimberly holds a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning. She’s honored to list two prestigious HBCUs as her alma mater – Tuskegee University and Jackson State University. Her love for spontaneous day trips and discovery follows the belief that not all who wander are lost.
Favorite Quote: Make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone, it will be a living thing.
- Daniel Burnham
I'm Deidra Eure, a passionate PhD student in Business Administration from Virginia with experience in higher education. Prior to my doctoral studies, I served as an instructor at Hampton University, where I taught Economics. My academic journey started at Virginia State University, where I earned my Bachelor's in Business Management and later pursued a Master's in Economics. Beyond academia, I love traveling, trying new foods, and exploring diverse music genres.
Favorite Quote: "Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself."
Marcus Garvey
Bridget is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a proud alumnus of Murrah High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College and her master’s degree from Troy State University. However, she completed coursework at Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers) and Jackson State University (Thee I Love) and is a proud supporter of both. Bridget is the Owner and Chief Consultant for Youngstown Services LLC where she supports nonprofits and start-up companies, through administration, human resources, and program support. In her leisure time, she enjoys shopping, traveling, supporting young people, and being the mother and teacher of life to her son and daughter. She also enjoys spending time with her seven God kids (ages 2-30).
Favorite Quote: “We must cease being participants in our own opression.”
Stacy Abrams