Our Team

Dr. Portia Ballard Espy

President/CEO

Portia Ballard Espy joined the Mississippi Urban League as its President and CEO in June of 2021.

Tim Marsaw

Grounds/Facility Maintenance

Tim Marsaw has many years of experience in the areas of horticulture, facilities management, and procurement.

Angele C. Shaw

Administrative Assistant

Angele Shaw, a life-long Jacksonian, serves as the Mississippi Urban League’s Operational Manager and has been with the organization for over 15 years.