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Fellows Transforming Communities Across Mississippi
Filmed and produced by Shutter Wave Studios, celebrating the impact of our Fellows across Mississippi.
Our Impact
Program Reach & Impact
61 Fellows have participated in the TFA Graduate Fellows Program, driving innovation and leadership across Mississippi and beyond.
Projects launched or sustained: 58 total
34 currently operating or completed
20 lasted 2+ years before concluding
4 temporarily paused
People served: 183,170
Teachers trained or supported: 1,996
Schools or sites engaged: 270
Volunteers mobilized: 38,523
Funds raised by Fellows’ projects: $3.33 million
These collective outcomes demonstrate large-scale community reach and enduring project sustainability across Mississippi’s educational and social impact sectors.
Fellows Who Stayed and Continue to Serve in Mississippi
Mississippi Roots vs. Out-of-State Fellows
Retention & Regional Impact
A central goal of the fellowship is to attract and retain high-impact leaders in the state of Mississippi.
Originally from Mississippi: 13 Fellows
Not originally from Mississippi: 49 Fellows
Currently living in Mississippi: 43 Fellows (71%)
34 Fellows were not originally from Mississippi but have chosen to stay.
9 Fellows were from Mississippi and remain committed to serving the state.
The program is effectively reversing brain drain — 43 Fellows now live and lead in Mississippi communities. 71% Retention rate of fellows remaining in Mississippi.
Current Leadership & Professional Pathways
Academic Excellence
Fellows have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement:
Degrees earned: 66
Degrees in progress (by May 2025): 6
Overall completion rate: 98%
Average GPA: 3.78
With multiple doctoral completions and a 98% success rate, Fellows exemplify the program’s rigor and commitment to developing highly qualified leaders.
