Breanna Coleman

About Breanna Coleman

I’m originally from Drew, a tiny town in the Mississippi Delta, and I am a recent first-generation college graduate, earning my Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. As a student in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, my academic career focused on political science, journalism, creative writing, and African American studies. For my honors college thesis, I explored the intersection of faith and mental health within the African American community in the Mississippi Delta. In my research, I worked with a church in Drew, MS using photovoice methodology to highlight the relationship between the members and mental health.Passionate about storytelling, I also wrote articles detailing the experiences of Black women for The Daily Mississippian, the university’s student-led newspaper. With a curious mind and a creative heart, I always combine my passions and skills as tools for activism, writing poetry and short stories about my experience as a young Black queer woman from the Mississippi Delta. Beyond campus life, I also served as a Senior Fellow and Youth Facilitator for the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship, where I still work with underserved communities to facilitate group dialogues on meaningful social change. I am currently at Mississippi Engaged in Jackson, MS where I work as a Civic Engagement Coordinator.My long-term goals include pursuing law school and embarking on a career in public service. My work and involvement reflect a commitment to being a resource for others, uplifting underrepresented communities\' stories, and amplifying marginalized voices through advocacy and storytelling.

Experience

1. Senior Fellow

   Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship

   Mar 2022 — Present · Clarksdale, MS, US

Education

• University of Mississippi

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science