Leadership Greater Jackson

10/15/2026

Class 38 met today for our session on High Impact Communication and Productive Conflict, led by Dr. Steve Pickering with the Else School at Millsaps College.

They also came today in shirts and colors from their alma maters, as a fun way to show up ready to learn and engage. As you can see, we have many schools represented from Jackson and beyond!

Lunch was provided by and Dr. Rickey Thigpen with joined us to share some exciting things happening in The City With Soul.

Thank you, LGJ Class 38, for being great!

10/08/2026

Calling all alums and possible future cohort members. Purchase a ticket and come out and fellowship with present, past and future members of our board and Cohort. Reserve a spot by purchasing a ticket in Eventbrite with the link below.

Great News. We are hosting our second alumni engagement event of the year. With so many awesome alums that are doing great things in the metro area, please come out and tells us about your work. Our executive team goal this year is to heavily engage with every BEST CLASS. Use the link below to register.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-leadership-playbook-bourbon-football-tickets-2001986520575

09/30/2026

I'm pleased to introduce our 2026-2027 leadership team. Below are the board members that are leaders in LGJ, in the community and in their industry. Thank you all for the hard work and professionalism that you exemplify at every level of your existence.

09/22/2026

🎉 Introducing Leadership Greater Jackson — Class 38! 🎉

We are proud to welcome this year's class of emerging leaders from across Greater Jackson! Over the next year, this incredible group will dive deep into our region's history, challenges, and opportunities — building the relationships, insight, and skills to lead Jackson forward.

This year's program continues our valued partnership with the Millsaps College Else School of Management, which leads the leadership development component of Class 38.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming:

Michael Alas
Jada A. Barnes
Brandon Bell
Vanessa Cage
Tabitha Carpenter
Alushus Cooper, PhD
Dawn Cuello
Brittany Day
Jasmine Dodd
Justin J. Ellis
Natalie Hampton
Anderia Jones
Kennedy Alexandria Jones
Brooke Kelly
Nekieta Lofton-Carter
Ravin Lovett
Takyra Moore
Dr. Ardarian Pierre
Tori Rice
Jessica McArthur Senter
Jamere Shelby
Jeremiah Sims
Dr. Darein C. Spann
Tanoa Stamps
Tara Steverson
Francine N. Sutton, PhD
Dr. Tasha Thigpen
Dr. DaChiron M. Tresvant
Dr. Candice Vance
Jennifer Ward
Crystal Butler Williams

Welcome to the LGJ family, we can't wait to see the impact you'll make!

09/22/2026

Great News. We are hosting our second alumni engagement event of the year. With so many awesome alums that are doing great things in the metro area, please come out and tells us about your work. Our executive team goal this year is to heavily engage with every BEST CLASS. Use the link below to register.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-leadership-playbook-bourbon-football-tickets-2001986520575

09/20/2026

On behalf of the board of Leadership Greater Jackson, we would like to say thank you to all the wonderful alums that came out and supported this event. Our goal this year is to put an emphasis on alumni engagement. We have several alumni engagement events planned for 2026 and 2027. Thank You.

09/17/2026

The next best class had the opportunity to experience the history of Jackson. Today, the 38th cohort had the opportunity to visit several landmarks in the city ofJackson. This day was an awesome experience, as energy and excitement fill the room. We hope to see you all tomorrow at Sippsi Good Tea as we host our first Alumni Engagement event of 2026. Come have some tea with us.

09/10/2026

Calling all Alums. Please come out and meet the new class.

Join the LGJ Board of Directors for an elegant evening of connection, conversation, inspiration, and leadership at SippI Good Tea.

09/10/2026

Today was the first meeting of the 38th cohort of LGJ at Millsaps College Executive Education . The fist session was bursting out the seams with energy and excitement. We look forward to an awesome cohort year. Today's topics were foundations of leadership principles.

08/29/2026

GOOD NEWS. The Leadership Greater Jackson Board of Directors and Alumns would like to welcome the next best class of LGJ. The 38th cohort had orientation on Wednesday, August 26 at the Else School of Management on Millsaps campus. The room was full of energy and excitement as the New Cohort members exchange greetings and contact information amongst themselves. If you are an alum and know any of these new rising leaders, please reach out to them and give them a warm welcome into this noble organization.