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Meet Our Team

Executive Director

Ms. Talethe Collins

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Ms. Talethe Collins is a 2012 graduate of Lee Senior High School. Talethe obtained her BA Degree in 2016 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a declared major in Political Science and minor in Nonprofit Leadership Studies.

 

During that time, she also earned her credential as a Certified Nonprofit Professional with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Previously, she served as the Education Programs Coordinator for UA Little Rock Children International, a non-profit organization. The agency was established in 1994 as a partnership between  the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Children International – a Kansas City based nonprofit organization. While residing in California, Talethe expanded her career serving as the Program Coordinator for Reading to Kids, a grassroots nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles County.

 

While finishing her Master's Degree online in Public Administration at Arkansas State University of Jonesboro, Talethe proudly founded the R.E.A.L. Scholars Program to give back to her hometown of Marianna, Arkansas. Since 2019, we've been honored to have Ms. Collins serve as our Director.

Social Media Ambassador

Ms. Tanisha Body

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Ms. Tanisha Body is 2012 graduate of Nettleton High School. She also proudly represents as a Delta Gem with her previous primary education held from Marianna, AR. Ms. Body is currently working towards her Bachelor's Degree at Clark Atlanta University with a declared major in Business Management and Fashion Merchandising.

 

While serving as our amazing Social Media Ambassador, she also employed as as a Social Media Developer for other businesses:

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While being a full-time mother and student, she also serve as the CEO of her business, Versatile Model Room, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Since 2021, we've been honored to have Ms. Body join our team as Social Media Ambassador.

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