Susan Jenkins, Ed.D.
Chief of Staff
Director of Organizational Development

Organizational Development oversees workforce training and development at NMRC with a focus on enhancing the skillset of employees who provide care to the individuals served. The department seeks to provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement through professional development and retention efforts within the organization. Our philosophy of providing ongoing, comprehensive training offers the opportunity for NMRC employees to continue to progress in their careers and to provide quality care to the individuals served by NMRC.

Kathy Cunningham, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 662-513-7893
Email: klcunningham@nmrc.ms.gov

Cecil Dowden, Training Coordinator
Phone: 662-513-7897
Email: cdowden@nmrc.ms.gov

Cecil Pierre Mister, Videographer/Producer
Phone: 662-513-7975
Email: pmister@nmrc.ms.gov

Anita Briggs, University Affiliated Program Coordinator
Phone: 662-513-7901
Email: abriggs@nmrc.ms.gov
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John Taylor, Photography/Video Technician
Phone: 662-513-7964
Email: jctaylor@nmrc.ms.gov

Katherine Gonzalez, Organizational Development Coordinator
Phone: 662-513-7898
Email: kgonzalez@nmrc.ms.gov

Cozette Wilborn, Staff Instructor/General Orientation Coordinator 
Phone: 662-513-7899
Email: cmwilborn@nmrc.ms.gov

Valerie Wright, Staff Instructor/Retain Coordinator
Phone: 662-513-7895
Email: vwright@nmrc.ms.gov