Author: Dr. Karla McCullough

Dr. Karla L. McCullough was raised in Jackson, Miss., and serves as executive director of the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation, where she is the executor of its goals and objectives and provides direction and leadership applicable to the realization of the organization’s philosophy. The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children of color and the overall health and wellness of the family through youth development, mentorship, education and advocacy. Dr. McCullough, who is on the advisory board of the Mississippi Free Press, serves as the project director of the Ambassadors of the Evers Academy for African American Males, or A-TEAAM, a mentoring program for young males of color, in partnership with the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute. she uses her writing, speaking, researching and community-building to help children of color have the equitable opportunity to grow and thrive in a safe, supportive and just society. When Dr. McCullough is not carrying forward all aforementioned work, she serves as the owner and principal consultant of the Tri-K Group, a small business consultant firm. However, she is most proud of being the mother to an amazing son, Matthew.