{"id":108020,"date":"2026-02-24T14:27:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=108020"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:27:06","slug":"delta-states-burchfield-selected-for-prestigious-l-e-a-d-bolivar-county-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2026\/02\/delta-states-burchfield-selected-for-prestigious-l-e-a-d-bolivar-county-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta State\u2019s Burchfield selected for prestigious L.E.A.D. Bolivar County program"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Delta State University is proud to announce that Mallory Burchfield, Director of Foundation Relations, has been accepted into the 2026 cohort of the Bolivar County L.E.A.D. program. Burchfield was selected based on her professional leadership, longstanding community involvement and commitment to strengthening both Delta State and the Cleveland community she calls home.<\/p>\n

L.E.A.D. Bolivar \u2014 Leadership \u2022 Education \u2022 Action \u2022 Development \u2014 is a comprehensive community leadership program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, relationships and real-world insight needed to strengthen our region. Through immersive sessions, hands-on experiences and meaningful dialogue, class members gain a deeper understanding of the industries, institutions and people that drive progress across Bolivar County.<\/p>\n

With a bachelor\u2019s degree from Mississippi State and an MBA from Delta State, Burchfield has lived in Cleveland for nearly eight years and considers it home. Her service to the community reflects that commitment. She currently serves as Main Street chair on the Chamber Board\u2019s executive committee, RISE League vice president, Exchange Club board member and Bolivar County Emergency Food and Shelter Program board member. She is a past president of the Crosstie Committee, a four-year Bayou Pom Squad coach, Phi Mu Honor Advisor at Delta State and a Staff Council member and Projects Committee chair.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this program, I hope to build meaningful connections with other local leaders and gain a deeper understanding of how our county operates, from economic development and government to education, healthcare and industry,\u201d Burchfield said. \u201cI am especially excited about the opportunity for hands-on learning, behind-the-scenes experiences and the chance to broaden my perspective on the issues and opportunities shaping Bolivar County.\u201d<\/p>\n

Burchfield joins a cohort of professionals focused on supporting continued growth and opportunity across Cleveland and Bolivar County.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled that Mallory has been selected for L.E.A.D. Bolivar. Her dedication to service, passion for community and strong commitment to leadership embody the spirit of this program,\u201d said Dr. Suzette Matthews, Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Delta State University Foundation. \u201cI have no doubt this experience will broaden her perspective, strengthen her connections across Bolivar County and further enhance the impact she already makes at Delta State and throughout the Cleveland community.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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