Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship: Arkansas/Mississippi Delta 2020-2021 Cohort
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Kabria BatesCoahoma Community CollegeKabria Bates is pursuing an associate degree in general studies at Coahoma Community College where she holds the title of Miss Sophomore. She plans to further her education at Delta…View Profile -
Amyah BurchCoahoma Community CollegeAmyah Burch is pursuing a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy and an associate degree in Health informatics and management at Coahoma Community College. Her goal is to help young patients…View Profile -
Dorise ClarkSoutheast Missouri State UniversityDorise is a 2020 Kipp alumnae and a junior at Southeast Missouri State University. She is involved in a mentorship program for teens called Daughters Pursuing Destiny, which focuses on…View Profile -
Taniya CounslorJackson State UniversityTaniya Counslor is a rising junior at Jackson State University, majoring in communicative disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys giving back to her community by taking part in community…View Profile -
Elizabeth FrazierPhillips Community CollegeElizabeth Danielle Frazier is a student at Phillips Community College where she is planning to pursue an associate degree in the nursing program. Elizabeth is currently employed at Citi Trends…View Profile -
Troy HoltCoahoma Community CollegeTroy Holt, Jr. attends Coahoma Community College where he majors in general studies. Troy is a member of the Coahoma Community College Marching Maroon Typhoon Band. Troy will further his…View Profile -
Daryuna HullOuachita Baptist UniversityDaryuna Hull is a freshman at Ouachita Baptist University pursing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. With her degree she plans to become a nurse anesthetist. Throughout high school Daryuna served…View Profile -
Violet JiraUniversity of MississippiViolet Jira is working toward bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English at The University of Mississippi. She has always had a commitment to public service, but particularly enjoys working with…View Profile -
Jamelia MasonCoahoma Community CollegeJamelia Mason is a sophomore at Coahoma Community College where she’s majoring in general studies. Her passions lie in commercial music performance, public relations, education, and law as all provide…View Profile -
Taylor MatthewsTougaloo CollegeTaylor Matthews is a freshman at Tougaloo College where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology. She has been very involved in her community from a young age. Taylor…View Profile -
Sa’Miyah MooreCoahoma Community CollegeSa'Miyah Moore is a sophomore at Coahoma Community College. She has volunteered for the Griot Arts, Inc. and is a licensed minister under the City of Truth in Clarksdale, Mississippi.…View Profile -
Makaidah MotonUniversity of MississippiMakaidah Moton is enrolled at the University of Mississippi and majoring in special education. After she receives her bachelor’s degree, Makaidah plans to get a master’s at Ole Miss as…View Profile -
Zackary NewsonCoahoma Community CollegeZackary J. Newson a criminal justice major at Coahoma Community College. Zackary has a passion for educating young people about sex education. Zackary hopes to become an FBI Agent. Zackary…View Profile -
Jahiem ParkerCoahoma Community CollegeJahiem Parker is currently enrolled at Coahoma Community College. Jahiem is pursuing a degree in business administration. He is from Shelby, Mississippi, where he found his interest in being a…View Profile -
Brianna RatliffCoahoma Community CollegeBrianna Ratliff is a freshman kinesiology major at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She has been involved in various aspects of every community she has been a part of.…View Profile
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Jasmine RingoMississippi Valley State UniversityJasmine Shelece Ringo earned an associate degree in management in December 2020. She plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business management at Mississippi Valley State University. Jasmine hopes to…View Profile -
Columbus RussellCoahoma Community CollegeColumbus Russell graduated in 2020 from Coahoma Community College with an associate degree in business administration. Columbus is passionate about the safety and education of young children and hopes to…View Profile -
Robtrice SimmonsCoahoma Community CollegeRobtrice Simmons was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi. She is enrolled in Coahoma Community College, where she is pursuing an associate degree in carpentry. Robtrice hopes to continue her…View Profile -
Kerterra StarrHendrix CollegeKerterra Starr is pursuing a bachelor's degree in politics at Hendrix College and is planning to further her education in business and economics. She was valedictorian of her high school…View Profile
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Demetric StrongCoahoma Community CollegeDemetric Strong is the Student Government President at Coahoma Community College and the creator of a male mentorship program called Jitz 2 Bosses in in the Clarksdale, Mississippipi community. The program’s mission is to enhance…View Profile
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J’Tyia ThomasUniversity of Central ArkansasJ’Tyia Thomas is a student at the University of Central Arkansas studying health science. She transferred in 2019 after playing basketball for a season at Arkansas Tech University where she…View Profile -
Francis TylerCoahoma Community CollegeFrancis Tyler is a student at Coahoma Community College studying pre-nursing. She wishes to one day become an oncologist. Francis Tyler is an Aspen Young Leaders Fellow in the 2020-2021…View Profile -
Frederick WalkerCoahoma Community CollegeFrederick Walker Jr. is a freshman at Coahoma Community College pursuing a degree in athletic training. He has been civically engaged in helping the community of Clarksdale through organizations like…View Profile -
Jerimiah WarnerUniversity of Arkansas-FayettevilleJerimiah Warner is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communication with a minor in general business at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Jerimiah currently spends most of his time working for a…View Profile
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Justin WilliamsPresident of the Clarksdale Kappa LeagueJustin Williams is heavily involved in the Clarksdale, Mississippi community, serving as the President of the Clarksdale Kappa League, and volunteering with Cleanup Clarksdale and the SLA Jones Activity Center.…View Profile -
Montae’l WilliamsTougaloo CollegeMontae'l Z. Williams, a Holly Grove, Arkansas native, is a sophomore English major and pre-law minor student at Tougaloo College. Montae'l has contributed to his community by engaging in educational…View Profile -
Aasiyah WrightDelta State UniversityAasiyah Wright is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Delta State University after transferring from Coahoma Community College. She has been engaged in multiple community outreach programs in Clarksdale…View Profile -
Keanna LeeYouth FacilitatorDelta ...Keanna Lee is a junior studying chemistry at Jackson State University. During her leisure, Keanna tutors college and middle school students and works with Shifting Rhythms, an engineering and computer…View Profile -
Yasmine MaloneYouth FacilitatorDelta ...Yasmine is a Clarksdale, MS native and senior at the University of Mississippi where she pursues a BA Political Science with a minor in journalism. Post-undergrad she intends to build…View Profile -
Terrell GeorgeYouth FacilitatorDelta ...Terrell George is a Senior studying Social Work at Delta State University. Born and raised in Clarksdale, MS, Terrell is a high achieving student looking to challenge himself to become…View Profile
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