A Birmingham-based leader will represent the 6 th Congressional District on the University of Alabama System board of trustees.
Myla Calhoun, president and CEO of Propel Education, was elected to the board of trustees during a Sept. 5 meeting.
Her name will now be submitted to the Alabama Senate for confirmation.
“Myla Calhoun is a proven leader who throughout her life has exemplified the University of Alabama System’s mission to improve the lives of people across Alabama,” trustee Karen Brooks, chair of the board’s nominating committee said in a news release.
“Myla has long dedicated both her personal and professional pursuits to serving her community and elevating the state of Alabama, and I know she will be an invaluable addition to the board of trustees,” Brooks said.
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At Propel Educaton, Calhoun leads educational initiatives that benefit the higher education and K-12 sectors through programs that equip educational institutions, educators and students, according to the news release.