Kendra Ferguson, MS, currently serves as the Director of Military Training & Programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of America since September 2022, following their role as Special Projects and Initiatives Manager at Bright From The Start: Georgia Dept of Early Care and Learning, where Kendra implemented Project Portfolio Management practices to ensure compliance and alignment with strategic goals. Kendra possesses a strong background in research and teaching from the University of Missouri-Columbia, along with experience in youth programming and project management from previous roles, including Youth Summer Program Director at Youth Volunteer Corps and Military Outreach Project Coordinator for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, a Master of Applied Social Science in Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.