Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Our board is comprised of dedicated community members who deeply care about the well-being of our students and area. They contribute resources and time to ensure that our programs are at their most efficient, effective, and wide-reaching. Board members meet once a month to discuss the organization’s logistics, plans, resource allocations, and to brainstorm ways to continuously improve our programs.
Members:
Cali Noland President
Artist // Founder and Former E.D. of Griot Arts
Julian Gallo Treasurer
Ecommerce Specialist at E. & J. Gallo Winery // Former E.D. of Griot Arts
Brenda Luckett Secretary
Retired // Educator, and co-founder of the North MS Civil Rights Museum
Mary Martha Bobo Director
Retired // Former teacher and longtime volunteer/mentor with Griot Arts
Leonette Henderson Director
Community Strategy at The Aspen Institute // Former E.D. of Griot Arts
Liberty Lee Director
Vice President at BBVA // Commercial Banker and Small Business Owner
Hattie Shivers Director
Retired // Coahoma County Tax Assessor & Tax Collector
Erica Clayton Director
Education Administrator // Former Griot Program Parent
Bill Gresham Director
Retired // City Prosecutor and Assistant DA at 11th Circuit Court