Leadership Jackson Alumni Association awards annual scholarships to students

Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Awards Annual Scholarships to Students

Jackson, TENN., June 18, 2025 – The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association  Scholarships.

This year, three outstanding high school students from Jackson-Madison County  have been selected to receive the award: 

• Boran Al’Jafari – A graduate of Madison Academic Magnet High School. Boran plans to  attend Rhodes College and major in neuroscience with a health equity or Spanish  minor. She plans to pursue a career in pediatric oncology.  
• Kaitlyn Ellis – Kaitlyn is also a graduate of Madison Academic High School and plans to  attend The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and major in nursing. She aspires to  become a certified registered nurse anesthetist specializing in obstetrics.  
• Alexi Harrison – graduate from Home Life Academy and is attending Union University in  the fall majoring in psychology and wants to focus on becoming a trauma therapist,  specializing in early childhood intervention.  

Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship to support their higher education goals. 

“The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association is proud to support and invest in the next generation  of leaders,” said Donna Stines, alumni board president. “This scholarship not only honors the  legacy of Judy Renshaw but also helps ensure that deserving students in our community have the  resources to continue their leadership and academic journeys. We are excited to celebrate Boran,  Kaitlyn, and Alexi and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish.” 

The scholarship is made possible through alumni association dues and generous contributions  from the community. Annually, a minimum of $1,000 is awarded to each recipient and paid directly  to the college or university during the student’s freshman year. 

In addition to the scholarship program, Leadership Jackson Alumni dues support several  community initiatives, including quarterly alumni luncheons, professional development programs and Comfort Critters – stuffed animals distributed by emergency first responders to children in  distress. 

Established in 2014, the Judy Renshaw Scholarship honors Judy Renshaw, who dedicated over 35  years to developing Leadership Jackson, Leadership University, and the Leadership Jackson Alumni  Association programs. 

“Each year, I continue to be inspired by the talented young people selected for this scholarship,”  said Judy Renshaw. “Their passion for learning, leadership, and service gives me great hope for the  future of Jackson and beyond. It’s an honor to be part of something that helps launch these  students into the next chapter of their lives.” 

For more information about the scholarship or LJAA, please contact Lauren Saliba at 731-423-2200  or lsaliba@jacksontn.com. To learn more about Leadership Jackson, Leadership University, or the  Leadership Jackson Alumni Association, visit www.leadershipjackson.com. 

About the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association:
The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association exists to encourage individuals who have participated  in Leadership Jackson to stay informed about current issues, maintain and create new  relationships with emerging leaders within the community, and keep abreast of opportunities that  may be the perfect fit for your unique skills and interests. 

About the Greater Jackson Chamber:
The Greater Jackson Chamber was founded in 1905 – seven years prior to the United States  Chamber of Commerce. The chamber consists of a diverse and talented staff, an executive  committee, dedicated volunteers, and more than 1,000 business members – all committed to  growing the economy and quality of life for everyone in Madison County and the region. 

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