Dr. Angela Bass
Executive Director
Angela executes the vision of the board, establishes the organization’s strategic plan, and leads the staff to meet goals aligned to MELA’s mission.
Biz Harris
Deputy Director
Biz oversees organizational operations and guides the organization’s communication strategies.
April May
Coalitions and Programs Director
April supports MELA’s role as a backbone organization in coalition building. This includes overseeing the incentive programs and recruiting coalition members, working strategically to grow the number of engaged members, and ensuring the effective facilitation of coalition meetings.
Our Board
Dr. Alexander Washington
Workforce Development, Entergy Services, LLC
Board Chair
Dr. Ira Murray
President & CEO, United Way of the Capitol Area
Board Vice Chair
Alicia S. Hall
Entergy Services, LLC
Board Secretary
Ross Weems
First Vice President
BankPlus Private Client Group
Board Treasurer
Dr. Devon Brenner
Special Assistant to the Vice President for Education Initiatives,
Office of Research and Economic Development, Mississippi State University
Mandy Mahoney
President, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)
