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Jody Cofer, Immediate Past Chairperson
Benton
Jody Cofer, Academic Program Specialist at Murray State University (MSU), coordinates initiatives that engage undergraduate students in high-impact, faculty-mentored experiences better preparing them for graduate study and/or competitive careers. Also, Jody serves as Co-Chair of the MSU President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion, where his responsibilities include co-coordinating the creation of the institution’s 2011-2015 Diversity Plan for implementation this fall. Aside from his responsibilities at MSU, Jody is a Board member and former chairperson of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Equality Federation Board of Directors. Since 2008, his responsibilities within the Federation have included chairing the Meetings Committee that coordinates planning efforts associated with the group’s annual Summer Meeting. He was the founding chairperson of the Marshall County (KY) Commission for the Arts and a former Board member of the Kentucky Alliance for Arts Education. He enjoys regular exercise and his involvement in performing and visual arts.
The Ampersand symbolizes the solidarity we are building through Friends & Family, and suggests the inclusiveness we are working toward. It reflects the idea that no one individual, legislator, organization, or city can carry all the water for equality. Our success lies in our solidarity.
