Melia Dicker has written for The Jackson Free Press and BOOM Jackson Magazine, as well as for small businesses and nonprofits around the country. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is also an educator who has worked with students of all ages. Melia spent last year writing about returning to her childhood classrooms as an adult, for a project she called Reschool Yourself. You can read about her journey at www.reschoolyourself.com. Melia loves cooking ten-minute gourmet meals and dressing in costume at every opportunity.

Staff & Consultants

• David Dykes, CEO, D.L. Dykes Jr. Foundation
• The Rev. Deborah Dykes, Director of Media and Curricula
• Laurel Isbister, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
• Jennifer Vail, Administrative Assistant
• Darren Schwindaman, Graphic & Web Design / Brand Consulting
• Melia Dicker, Writing & Social Media Marketing
• Thabi Moyo, New Media