Tyrel R. Jernigan

Tyrel R. Jernigan currently serves as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Scouting America, a role held since December 2024. Prior to this position, Tyrel R. Jernigan worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant at Southwest Airlines from June 2023 to December 2024. Tyrel R. Jernigan’s earlier experience includes various roles at Mississippi State University from February 2018 to May 2023, culminating in the position of Director, with significant contributions as Interim Director and Associate Director for Diversity Recruitment and Retention Initiatives, focusing on enhancing diversity within faculty and staff. Additionally, Tyrel R. Jernigan served as the Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives at Jacksonville State University and held roles in residence life at Mississippi State University. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University, a Master of Public Administration from Jacksonville State University, and a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi.