Biography
Katelin Hayward is the High School Program Manager at the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. She holds a master's degree in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). At UALR, she served as a graduate assistant for the Child Care Connections Program, funded by the federal grant Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS). Here, she managed payments to facilities, oversaw the spend down of annual allocations, and worked directly with parents, igniting her passion for equitable childcare access. Her dedication inside and outside of the classroom earned her the title of Outstanding Nonprofit Management Student of the Year.
She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2022 with a B.A. in Public Policy Leadership and minors in Education and Journalism. Her time at here was marked by her induction into the Hall of Fame in 2022, following her impactful roles as ASB Secretary and a student delegate on the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women and Lecture Series.
Katelin's expertise spans leadership, county and state government, urban management, public relations, and domestic policy.
Courses Taught
- LIBA 199 Leadership Perspectives
Education
Diploma General Studies, Grenada High School (2018)
B.A. Public Policy Leadership, The University of Mississippi (2022)
MPA Public Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock (2024)
Events
OXFORD, Miss. – As the Trent Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi celebrates its 25th anniversary, it continues to break new ground in developing future leaders through its unique programs.
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Honors & Awards