The Greater Jackson Chamber is pleased to announce the selected applicants for its 2024-2025 Leadership University class, a leadership development program for high school juniors in Jackson-Madison County.

The new class kicked off their Leadership University journey with an information session in mid-July led by Leadership University Chair Holly Dean, Regions Bank and Vice-Chair Ryan Blake, West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. Later this month, Leadership University class members will begin with an opening retreat at Camp Mack Morris in Camden, TN.

Throughout the program, class members will meet monthly for engaging sessions covering a wide range of topics. Each session will include a leadership skill-building component, equipping the participants with essential tools for their leadership journey. Leaders from various sectors, including health care, criminal justice, economic development, education and government, will share insights into the current state, challenges and future vision within their respective areas.

“We are excited to welcome our new participants to Leadership University,” says Lauren Saliba, Greater Jackson Chamber vice president of education and leadership development. “We have an exceptional group of talented young individuals, and we’re looking forward to getting to know them and watching their leadership skills flourish. Leadership University excels at providing students with unique insights into Jackson, offering experiences they wouldn’t have had otherwise. They will form lifelong friendships and develop leadership skills that will empower their future. Our dedicated Leadership University board works tirelessly to create a truly fulfilling experience.”

Sponsored by the Greater Jackson Chamber, Union University, Jackson State Community College, The University of Memphis at Lambuth, Hiller Plumbing Heating Cooling and Electrical, Jackson Energy Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority, Leaders Credit Union, FirstBank, MG Construction, Alan Brown State Farm and The Bank of Jackson.

The 2024-2025 Leadership University class includes:

• Edie Allen, Trinity Christian Academy
• Ambrielle Bowker, Jackson Christian School
• Isaac Brady, Augustine School
• Gracie Bratcher, Jackson Christian School
• Kalia Burrell, JCM- Early College High School
• Lydia Cashion, Trinity Christian Academy
• Michael Cook, University School of Jackson
• Jayla Delk, Trinity Christian Academy
• Addyson Dewitt, Jackson Christian School
• Madeline Eldridge, University School of Jackson
• Talayeh Fryer, South Side High School
• Kipi Golden, University School of Jackson
• Kaleigha Hartfield, North Side High School
• Miller Hornsby, South Side High School
• Lauren Hutchison, University School of Jackson
• Micah Isom, South Side High School
• Ayden Johnson, University School of Jackson
• Katherine Kelley, Trinity Christian Academy
• Samuel Latham, Madison Academic Magnet High School
• Jaylon Longley, Augustine School
• Abigail Melton, Jackson Christian School
• Emma Murray, South Side High School
• Maggie Norris, University School of Jackson
• Hudson O’Neill, JCM – Early College High School
• Lisha Patel, North Side High School
• Jaxon Pendley, South Side High School
• Mary Pettigrew, Augustine School
• Caroline Piner, Augustine School
• Addie Redmon, Jackson Christian School
• Lydia Rice, Homelife Academy
• Max Richardson, Trinity Christian Academy
• David Rooks, Madison Academic Magnet High School
• Je’Delle Ross, JCM – Early College High School
• Madalyn Smith, Jackson Christian School
• Tanishi Sorker, Jackson Christian School
• Ella Stephenson, Magnet Academic Magnet High School
• Devin Wagner, University School of Jackson
• Ellie Williams, Trinity Christian Academy
• Boyan Xu, Madison Academic Magnet High School
• Ava Young, University School of Jackson

 About the Leadership University:
Leadership University is a youth leadership development program for Jackson-Madison County and is made up of a diverse group of high school juniors who demonstrate leadership potential. Started in 1999 as a team class project of Leadership Jackson, LU prepares participants to become responsible, ethical leaders who make a positive difference in others and their community by creating awareness in all aspects of the community.

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