Team, Board & Fellows
Rooted in Mississippi. Committed to its Future.
We know the promise of Mississippi because we’ve built our lives here. And we know the challenges, because our state only truly thrives when hard work leads to earned success for every family in every neighborhood.
Our staff, board members, and fellows are committed to creating a path to generational prosperity for Mississippi’s children, workers, and families. Together, we’ve built the state’s leading public policy organization by advancing practical solutions that expand opportunity and help Mississippi reach its full potential.
Our Team
Board of Directors
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Abb Payne
Chairman -
Gerard Gibert
Treasurer -
Grant Callen
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Sunny Desai
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Betsy Dowell
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Lex Lindsey
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Marie Sanderson
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George Williams
Contributing Fellows
Matt LadnerFellow on Education
Conor NorrisFellow on Entrepreneurship
J. RobertsonFellow on Criminal Justice Reform
Rebekah StaplesFellow on Work