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Dr. Vijay Surpuriya is a pharmacist at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Along with several positions within local community organizations, Dr. Surpuriya is the Founder of Germantown International Festival.

Congratulations to Dr. Vijay Surpuriya on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

#Throwback to our MLK Health & Wellness Event in January! Our volunteers helped hundreds of community members by distributing food, diapers, and family items, along with health & wellness resources! Hear from Leadership Memphis leaders on how important these events are.

Mark Russell is Vice President & South Region Editor for Gannett and Executive Editor of Commercial Appeal. He started the VP job in October 2023 and the executive editor’s job in June 2017.

Congratulations to Mark Russell on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

Dr. Roderick Richmond is a highly accomplished and visionary leader currently serving as the Executive Director of Student Support Services for Memphis-Shelby Co. Schools.

Congratulations to Dr. Roderick Richmond on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

Terence Patterson (EP2021) currently serves as President and CEO of Memphis Education Fund, an organization that supports creating better classrooms for all kids and successful public school.

Congratulations to Terence Patterson on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

Barbara Holden Nixon is a retired licensed clinical social worker whose career has spans five decades. Before retiring in 2022, Nixon chaired the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Task Force.

Congratulations to Barbara Holden Nixon on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

The Executive Program was designed to help local leaders master the skills they need to serve and lead within in our communities.

Nominations for the Executive Class of 2025 are still open! To nominate a local leader, visit the link in our bio!

D. Bryan Jordan is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon Bank, a financial services company with $85.1 billion in assets (as of June 30, 2023).

Congratulations to D. Bryan Jordan on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

Carol Jackson (EP2020) is currently the Executive Director of Families Matter. She serves Faith Temple Ministries COGIC in Marriage and Couples Ministry with her husband.

Congratulations to Carol Jackson on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

You have just over a week to nominate exceptional volunteers in various categories for the Volunteer Memphis Awards! Don't wait - nominate someone today!
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Lori Humber is the Chief Operating Officer of Memphis Habitat. Prior to this, Humber served in several positions, including Powerlines Operations Director, with Agape Child & Family Services.
Congratulations to Lori Humber on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉

Do you know an emerging leader who has significant potential, driven to make a positive impact in the Greater Memphis Area? Nominate them for the next FastTrack Program!

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Dr. Kennard Brown serves as a consultant to Shelby County Government & has oversight responsibility for rebuilding of Regional One Health that will become part of an academic medical center with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Congratulations to Dr. Kennard Brown on being one of our 2024 Change Makers! 🎉