The recipient of a master’s degree in strategic studies from U.S. Army War College, Col. Reese Turner has held various leadership positions throughout his career in the United States Army. For the past two years, Col. Reese Turner has performed his military duties stationed at Fort Knox, while concurrently serving on three non-profit boards in Louisville and being an avid supporter of many others in the Louisville community to include the Louisville Urban League.
An interracial community service organization, the Louisville Urban League advocates for social and economic equality for African-Americans and other disadvantaged groups of people. Working with community leaders, public officials, and business professionals, the organization promotes racial harmony in various areas of life, including education.
One of the Louisville Urban League’s education programs is the Project Ready Program. This out-of-school youth development and education program seeks to assist students in their preparation and transition from high school to college. Project Ready prepares the youth through college and career exploration, individual goal planning, academic enrichment, and leadership development.
Through the guidance of the Individual College Development Plan (ICDP), the curriculum focuses on improving students’ life skills, communication skills, and leadership skills. Through these efforts, the program aims to empower students and teach them resilience and success in life and academics.
