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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.

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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.

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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

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Ron Hill

Chairman
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Mary Lou Adams

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Stephanie Riley

Board Member
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Eddie Hays

Vice Chairman and Secretary
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Yvette Blue

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Karen Taylor

Treasurer
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Eddie Mae Pirtle

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Officers and Volunteer Staff

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Leigh Anne Bentley

President
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Edie Whitman

Assistant Secretary
Catherine Teel

Catherine Teel

Accounting
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Leigh O’Neill

Vice President
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Taylor Risley

Assistant Treasurer
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Scott Heit

Marketing
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Shea Brown

Director of Community Impact
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Kyle West

Accounting

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.