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
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
Major Solomon Brown is a native of Crystal Springs, MS and a proud alumnus of Crystal Springs High School. Major attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and received a full Academic Scholarship to Jackson State University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. While at Jackson State University, Major received the 2013 Student of the Year Award for the College of Business. Major served the Jackson MS community and surrounding areas by providing house cleaning, auto detailing, and soloist services. After JSU, Major completed a Master of Business Administration at Belhaven University. Major now serves as a Chaplain Candidate for the United States Airforce. His hobbies are hiking, traveling, singing, dancing and fitness.
Favorite Quote-" Faith is not the absence of fear but the courage to walk through it, knowing you are never alone"
- Chaplain John D. Jones
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
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
