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Mary Dowdell

MPA, PhD

Finance Director

Mary, a first-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean, is a retired public social work administrator. She is the mother of three. Mary is a credentialed Evangelist/Missionary in the Churches of God in Christ, International. She is a leader and maintains active involvement in her community.

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Duane McLean

MBA

Board Chairman and

Process and Analysis Director

Duane, a second-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean, is a compliance consultant for the Federal Government.  He has previously worked in the financial, defense and healthcare industries as a compliance consultant, risk manager and process engineer. 

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Benita Dowdell 

MSW, LCSW-A

Selection Process Director

 Benita, a second-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean, is a social worker at a program of all-inclusive care for older adults. She previously worked in the public-school system as an after-school program coordinator. She is passionate about helping others discover their best self.  

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Kendra Dowdell

RMA

Communications & Website Director

Kendra, a second-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean,  is a Registered Medical Assistant and mother of three.  She is a passionate servant who finds joy in creative ways to help others.   As a single mother, she takes great pride in advocating for young mothers, and she models a popular quote by Benjamin Franklin, " By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail".

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Leslie McLean

MS, LCMHC-A

College Relations Director

Leslie, a second-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean, is a devout Christian, mother of three. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate who provides individual, group, and family counseling to a variety of ages. She is dedicated to spreading love in the community. It is her personal belief we are blessed to bless others and charged to impact lives for the better. 

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​Julia ‘Mikki’ McLean

Advisory Member

Mikki was married to the late Paul D. McLean, first-generation descendant of Neill A. McLean. She previously worked for a major oil company, managed a travel agency and was executive assistant to a professional speaker. Now retired, she focuses on family. She is a firm believer in reaching out and giving a helping hand up. 

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Advisory Member

Erika, is the granddaughter granddaughter of Neill A and Iva J McLean.  She is a the chef and owner of an upstart catering business and has over 30 years of experience in the food service industry.  Erica is a staunch believer in Jesus Christ.  She is the mother of a beautiful young adult daughter.  She is passionate about giving and service to others.  This is an attribute that was passed down from her grandfather.

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Vision

To facilitate the development of community leaders, by honoring our family’s legacy of education and servitude.  By doing so we hope to be a part of creating a better future for all.

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Mission

Our mission is to provide college scholarships to individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and have expressed an interest in the fields of education, agriculture or public administration.

Organizational Values

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Respect for all

Transparency in the process and communications

Fairness

Defined ethical practices

Accountability

Timely fulfillment of commitments

Responsive to all stakeholders

User friendly application process

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