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Leaders Education Foundation

My Community. My Impact.

Leaders Education Foundation provides educational grants, scholarships, and resources to our community that support lifelong learning, workforce development, and education. We believe in empowering our community for good.

Our Mission
Making Lives Better, Together.

Leaders Education Foundation was formed in 2019 to Give Forward to our community. Giving Forward allows community-minded citizens, members, and organizations to bring educational resources and opportunities to students and educators in West Tennessee.

Giving Forward
Become a Member
Start by donating $10 or more.

Becoming a member of the Leaders Education Foundation means you will make an impact in your community. As a member, your contribution gives you the unique opportunity to participate in the Annual Meeting of the Foundation’s membership, as our volunteer Board of Directors outlines how we plan to Give Forward. You will be updated through our newsletter with how your membership is directly impacting your local community. You will also have direct access to share the Foundation’s scholarships and grants to students or educators who would benefit from these valuable opportunities.

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Leadership

The leadership of the Leaders Education Foundation is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors and staff donating their time, talent and treasures. The Foundation is grateful for their service and commitment to help provide resources and opportunities to help launch educational opportunities for community members.

 

Board of Directors

Ron Hill

Ron Hill

Chairman
Eddie Hays

Eddie Hays

Vice Chairman and Secretary
Karen Taylor

Karen Taylor

Treasurer
Mary Lou Adams

Mary Lou Adams

Board Member
Yvette Blue

Yvette Blue

Board Member
Greg Hammond

Greg Hammond

Board Member
Eddie Mae Pirtle

Eddie Mae Pirtle

Board Member
Stephanie Riley

Stephanie Riley

Board Member
Stanley Sanders

Stanley Sanders

Board Member

Officers and Volunteer Staff

Leigh Anne Bentley

Leigh Anne Bentley

President
Leigh O'Neill

Leigh O’Neill

Vice President
Shea Brown

Shea Brown

Director of Community Impact
Edie Whitman

Edie Whitman

Assistant Secretary
Taylor Risley

Taylor Risley

Assistant Treasurer
Volunteer Staff

Kyle West

Accounting
Catherine Teel

Catherine Teel

Accounting
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Scott Heit

Marketing

Frequently Asked Questions

Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 organization that allows community-minded individuals, organizations, and other businesses to unite together to bring educational resources and opportunities to students of all ages in West Tennessee.

The Leaders Education Foundation was founded by Leaders Credit Union in 2019.
The Leaders Education Foundation was formed to Give Forward to our community. Giving Forward allows community-minded citizens, members, and organizations to bring educational resources and opportunities to students and educators in West Tennessee.

You can donate by navigating to our Give page. 

  • Sustaining Corporate Sponsors – Annual Gift of $5,000 or more
  • Champion Sponsors – Annual Gift of $2,500- $4,999
  • Advocate Sponsors -Annual Gift of $1,000-$2,499
  • Partner Sponsors – Annual Gift of $999 and under

For more information about our annual sponsorship opportunities and business recognition, click here.