The Academies of Louisville Alliance
Established in 2024, the Academies of Louisville Alliance is an initiative supported by KentuckianaWorks and One Louisville, with a mission of connecting community business partners with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Academies of Louisville high schools.
Our team works diligently to enhance the experience for over 19,000 high school students, 350+ business partners, and the 15 schools we serve, driving meaningful connections between education and the business community.
Meet the Team
REGINA PHILLIPS
Director
regina.phillips@kentuckianaworks.org
SUZANNE GORMAN
Lead Business Partnership Coordinator
suzanne.gorman@kentuckianaworks.org
TIFFANY SHUMAKE
Business Partnership Coordinator
tiffany.shumake@kentuckianaworks.org
PATRICK ERDLEY
Business Partnership Coordinator
patrick.erdley@kentuckianaworks.org
DR. RYAN CUMMINGS
Communications Coordinator
ryan.cummings@kentuckianaworks.org
JUSTIN RICHARDS
Community Relations Coordinator
justin.richards@kentuckianaworks.org
Funding for the Academies of Louisville Alliance is generously provided by the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation, the Gheens Foundation, and Louisville Metro Government.
The Academies of Louisville Guiding Team brings together diverse leaders from education, business, and community organizations to shape the future of career-focused learning in Jefferson County Public Schools. This dedicated group provides strategic direction, fosters partnerships, and ensures the Academies model prepares students for success in college, career, and life. Their collective expertise and commitment drive the continuous improvement and expansion of this innovative educational approach.
ACADEMIES OF LOUISVILLE GUIDING TEAM
Kerri Richardson (Chair)
Connexus PR
Ryan Jones (Vice Chair)
Jones Plastic and Engineering
Chad Anglin
WireCrafters
Tom Anonson
Class Act Federal Credit Union
Dr. Heather Benfield
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kim Blanding
Norton Healthcare
Derrick Chesser
Boyd Company
Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Jefferson County Public Schools
Tony Georges (Past Chair)
Heaven HIll Distilleries
Kelly Gold
One Louisville
Kiara Gray
Louisville Urban League
Michael Gritton
KentuckianaWorks
Kim Guest
JCPS - Moore Academy Coach
Mark Hamner
Papa Johns
Matt Haynes
JCPS - Valley Assistant Principal
Jennifer Helgeson
Junior Achievement Kentuckiana
Keith Hill
CEPEDA
Caroline Hooe
Humana
Sharise Horne
MSD
Todd Kiziminski & Stephanie Haney
Trilogy Health Services
Beau Johnston
Jefferson County Public Schools
Jim Lancaster
Lantech
Allen Lanning
Yum! Brands
Marcia McClendon & Joseph Monroe
Goodwill Industries Kentucky
Kim Morales
Jefferson County Public Schools
Regina Phillips
KentuckianaWorks
Rocki Rockingham & Tami Hatfield
GE Appliances
Sariena Sampson
JCPS - Southern Principal
Dr. Corrie Shull
Board of Education, JCPS
Mary Beth Smith
Jefferson County Public Schools
Elizabeth Staten
Jefferson County Technical College
William Summers V
Republic Bank
Phillip Tanner
Tom Drexler
Carol Timmons
Communications Consultant
Colin Triplett
Catholic Charities of Louisville
Kristin Wingfeld
Jefferson County Public Schools
Emily Wirtzberger
JCPS - Seneca Academy Coach
Dr. Brian Yearwood
Superintendent, JCPS