Listen to Leah Davis, a relationship manager at United Way, who learned the importance of standing up for what is right and making a difference in the face of adversity. Leah Davis, a native of Tupelo, Mississippi, is a relationship manager for United Way of Central Alabama, located in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a fundraiser and manages the J. Mason Davis Leadership Society, United Way’s premier Giving society for Black change makers. She is passionate about community-engaged advocacy and making a difference. Leah attended the University of Mississippi and was an active student leader in various roles primarily focused on diversity, inclusion, and racial reconciliation efforts. Leah was inducted into the Student Hall of Fame and graduated from UM through the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College in May 2020.

Camille McCallum is an author and entrepreneur inspiring young women to fight their fear and chase their dreams. Her book The Power of Infinite Potential is a great read for young adults who are working to overcome aimlessness in their ambitions, and her brand Black Woman on a Mission has become a staple piece in wardrobes all over the country. She’s an Ole Miss and SMU grad working professionally in entrepreneurship as manager of the Incubator@SMU.