Staff

Michael C. Martella

Michael C. Martella has joined the Alliance team as Program Assistant and will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and logistical support to the Alliance’s program team, to include assistance in the planning and management of the training and capacity building unit, membership, and the policy unit.

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Melissa Butler

Melissa Butler serves as Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager for the Alliance.  In this role, Melissa is responsible for creating, developing, protecting, and promoting the Alliance brand and annual communication’s plan and strategy; stewarding brand coherence and engaging members, constituents, and stakeholders through marketing and communications, broadening awareness of Alliance programs and services and increasing

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Jason Easley

Jason is a native of Summit, MS and became an avid golfer at North Pike School District. Jason also played for the Mississippi College golf team. Jason loves college sports, is married to Holly Easley and has 2 children at Ole Miss. He also enjoys movies and TV shows on demand and enjoys eating out or grilling with friends.

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DeLorean King

DeLorean King is the Learning and Capacity Building Associate for the Mississippi Nonprofit Alliance. DeLorean is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in both Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. DeLorean received her MBA from Millsaps College in Finance.  She is a member of Beta Gamma

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Jamie Rasberry

Currently serving as the Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Jamie manages the affinity/policy groups that focus on increased learning, collaboration, and funding around critical policy issues. These affinity groups engage both non-profit and philanthropic partners to develop and implement strategies and public policies that produce positive impacts for children, families, and communities in Mississippi.

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Sandra L. Johnson

Sandra L. Johnson

Sandra Johnson is the executive coordinator of the Alliance. In this position, she works in tight partnership with the executive director and chief operating officer. With over 20 years’ experience in office administration, she serves as the primary contact for external offices and provides administrative and logistical support for the Alliance. A native of Hazlehurst,

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Ellen Collins

Ellen Collins

Ellen Collins serves as the executive director for the Alliance.  In this role, Ellen provides leadership and support to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in their efforts to strengthen Mississippi’s children, families, and communities. Her work involves interaction with nonprofits organizations, foundations, United Ways, public sector entities, and businesses throughout the state. She is also responsible

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