Introducing the 2nd cohort of the Micah Fellows Program
We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual cohort of Micah Fellows. These 10 fellows have begun a year-long learning journey to combine theological education, advocacy training, and community-centered design to answer the call to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly” with ALICE in mind.
With this 2nd cohort, WRF continues our partnership with the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, Faith Matters Network, and local clergy to build a pipeline of faith leaders who will relentlessly engage their faith practice with economic justice and equity-centered approaches to community healing.
“Governor Winthrop Rockefeller was a trailblazer who envisioned better economic outcomes for all Arkansans. His early work laid the foundation for the economic advancements Arkansas still benefits from today. The Micah Fellows Program is a continuation of his dedication to creating strong communities supported by stable jobs and equitable systems of care,” said Senior Equity Officer Rev. Shantell Hinton-Hill.
“We are thrilled to bring together these 10 leaders and see what they will accomplish as changemakers in their communities.
The new Micah Fellows are:
J. Lowell Taylor (Springdale, AR)
Dr. Kenishia Bryant-Moody (Little Rock, AR)
Dr. Michael E. Doyle (Batesville, AR)
Rev. Allan M. Izarry-Graves (North Little Rock, AR)
Monique Martin-Hickman (Little Rock, AR)
Rev. Eva Englert-Jessen (Little Rock, AR)
Lindy Vogado (Little Rock, AR)
Andrew Carberry (Little Rock, AR)
Krystle McDonald (Little Rock, AR)
The 10 fellows were selected from a competitive pool of hopeful applicants across the state. They will begin their training in mid-October and complete the cohort next summer with a culminating advocacy-based project.
