Current DLI Fellows
Meet the 2021 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy Fellows.
These 30 fellows represent a spectrum of sectors and experiences from across the Delta's eight states. Each one of them brings a unique perspective on the Region's diverse economic developmental challenges, opportunities, and strategies. Together, they will lead the Delta's future.
Alabama
Chris Beeker
State Director
USDA Rural Development
Alabama
Kaia Greene
Project Manager
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama
Sarah Mills
Regional Workforce Council Liaison
Alabama Dept of Commerce - AIDT
Arkansas
Becca Caldwell
Grants Manager, Rural Services Division
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Arkansas
Kimberly Davis
Director of Constituent Services
Office of the Governor, Arkansas
Arkansas
Tamika Jenkins
Vice President
Mississippi County, AR Economic Development
Arkansas
Rachel Langley-Hayes
Field Representative and Constituent Service Representative
U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman
Arkansas
Kyle Miller
Museum Director
Delta Cultural Center
Arkansas
Clint O'Neal
Executive Vice President, Global Business
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Illinois
Angela Rowe
Owner and Designer
Decorating Den Interiors
Illinois
Hellena L Shorty
Senate Aide
Office of U.S. Senator Richard Durbin
Illinois
Ronnie White
Commissioner
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Kentucky
Brad Clark
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Kentucky
Brooke Coffey
Community Relations Director
Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation
Louisiana
Friday Ellis
Mayor
City of Monroe Louisiana
Louisiana
Raushanah Hunter
Development Director
City Year Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Allie Lee
Digital Strategist
Office of the Louisiana Lt. Governor
Mississippi
Christina Berry
Corporate Foundations Relations Officer/Owner
Jackson State University/Urban District Planners
Mississippi
John Campbell
State Director
USDA Rural Development
Mississippi
Will Coppage
Executive Director
Washington County Economic Alliance
Mississippi
Marcus Johnson
Employee Experience Manager
C Spire
Missouri
Sally Burbridge
Economic Development Director
City of Salem
Missouri
Jonathan Douglass
City Manager
City of Sikeston
Missouri
Darci Malam
Economic Development Specialist/Revolving Loan Fund Manager
South Central Ozark Council of Governments
Missouri
Rebeca Pacheco
Executive Director
Butler County Community Resource Council
Tennessee
Tammy Hall
Vice President
Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee
Lauren Kirk
Director of Performance Management
City of Jackson
Tennessee
Catina Stark
Supervisor
Wright Medical
