Staff Profiles

Meet our staff!

Program Director: Program Coordinator: Program Assistant:

Dr. Stuart Rayfield Kelli Parker Sara Davenport

Stuart Rayfield

serves as the Director of the Columbus State University Servant Leadership Program. She coordinates and teaches the eight LEAD courses that serve as the academic foundation of the program. Additionally, she is responsible for recruiting new students into the program and serving as an ambassador for CSU and Servant Leadership in the community. She works collaboratively with the Pastoral Institute in administering the Servant Leadership Program. Stuart holds a Ed.D. in Leadership, Policy, and Organizations from Vanderbilt University, a M.A. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Alabama, and a B.A. in Political Science from Rhodes College. She has previously worked at TSYS, Auburn University, Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University, and The University of Alabama.

Kelli Parker

serves as the College and Community Coordinator for the Center for Servant Leadership at the Pastoral Institute in Columbus, Georgia. Kelli coordinates volunteer agency placements and mentoring for the Servant Leadership Program. Kelli also directs the Associate Program, recruiting new students each semester who are interested in learning about the servant leadership philosophy. Kelli holds a B.A. in Communication from Columbus State University and is a graduate of the Servant Leadership Program.

Sara Davenport

serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Servant Leadership Program. She works closely with both stipend and associate students in the Servant Leadership Program. Sara holds a B.A. in Communication from Columbus State University.