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

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Chris Beeker

State Director

USDA Rural Development

Alabama

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Kaia Greene

Project Manager

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alabama

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Sarah Mills

Regional Workforce Council Liaison

Alabama Dept of Commerce - AIDT

Arkansas

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Becca Caldwell

Grants Manager, Rural Services Division

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Arkansas

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Kimberly Davis

Director of Constituent Services

Office of the Governor, Arkansas

Arkansas

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Tamika Jenkins

Vice President

Mississippi County, AR Economic Development

Arkansas

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Rachel Langley-Hayes

Field Representative and Constituent Service Representative

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman

Arkansas

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Kyle Miller

Museum Director

Delta Cultural Center

Arkansas

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Clint O'Neal

Executive Vice President, Global Business

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

Illinois

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Angela Rowe

Owner and Designer

Decorating Den Interiors

Illinois

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Hellena L Shorty

Senate Aide

Office of U.S. Senator Richard Durbin

Illinois

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Ronnie White

Commissioner

Randolph County Board of Commissioners

Kentucky

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Brad Clark

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

Kentucky

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Brooke Coffey

Community Relations Director

Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation

Louisiana

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Friday Ellis

Mayor

City of Monroe Louisiana

Louisiana

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Raushanah Hunter

Development Director

City Year Baton Rouge

Louisiana

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Allie Lee

Digital Strategist

Office of the Louisiana Lt. Governor

Mississippi

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Christina Berry

Corporate Foundations Relations Officer/Owner

Jackson State University/Urban District Planners

Mississippi

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John Campbell

State Director

USDA Rural Development

Mississippi

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Will Coppage

Executive Director

Washington County Economic Alliance

Mississippi

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Marcus Johnson

Employee Experience Manager

C Spire

Missouri

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Sally Burbridge

Economic Development Director

City of Salem

Missouri

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Jonathan Douglass

City Manager

City of Sikeston

Missouri

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Darci Malam

Economic Development Specialist/Revolving Loan Fund Manager

South Central Ozark Council of Governments

Missouri

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Rebeca Pacheco

Executive Director

Butler County Community Resource Council

Tennessee

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Tammy Hall

Vice President

Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce

Tennessee

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Lauren Kirk

Director of Performance Management

City of Jackson

Tennessee

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Catina Stark

Supervisor

Wright Medical