Talladega College is pleased to announce that Meredith Y. Lilly, Esq., ’01, an esteemed alumna and influential political strategist, will serve as the keynote speaker for the institution’s Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, November 2, 2023. The event will take place at 10:45 a.m. in the historic DeForest Chapel.
Lilly currently serves as the Senior Advisor for U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and has a notable career spanning over 15 years in political strategy and community organizing. She has played strategic roles in numerous political campaigns across the United States, including serving as Regional Political Director on the Obama for America Campaign in 2007 and State Director of Georgia for President Obama’s re-election campaign in 2012.
“Meredith Lilly brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to our Founders’ Day Convocation,” said Talladega College President Dr. Gregory J. Vincent. “As a distinguished alumna and a trailblazer in her field, she truly embodies the spirit and mission of Talladega College. We look forward to her sharing her insights and inspiring our community.”
In addition to her political career, Lilly has been an influential figure in the legal field and academia. She practiced criminal defense law and served as an adjunct professor at Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama, shaping the minds of future leaders in the field.
Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional roles. She has been actively involved with several organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, and Toys for Tots. She co-owns AdaChic Designs, a socially conscious handbag company in Lagos, Nigeria, that provides employment and global skills training to local sewers and suppliers.
A graduate of Talladega College, Lilly holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Pre-Law. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas, and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc.
For more information about Founders’ Day Convocation and the 156th Founders’ Week/Homecoming 2023 Celebration, visit www.talladega.edu/foundersweekend.
