Gordon joins national ag organization NAADA’s Board of Directors

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Mississippi State’s Lacey Gordon has been unanimously elected as education chair for the National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association Board of Directors, or NAADA.

Gordon, assistant director of development for MSU Extension, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will assist in NAADA leadership into 2026. The 501(c)3 not for profit national organization is in its 51st year. Gordon’s term of service began July 1 along with more than 20 other board members from across the U.S. following NAADA’s 50th annual conference.

A third-generation Bulldog from Saltillo, Gordon earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in communication in 2018. She joined the university in her professional capacity in 2021.

NAADA President Paula Beecher welcomed Gordon’s service. “Our Board represents a wide range of institutions and backgrounds, and this diversity strengthens our ability to serve the agricultural and life sciences community through education, engagement and support,” Beecher said.

NAADA is committed to the professional growth of its members and, in turn, the advancement of the institutions they represent. The organization offers education, support and connection for professionals and volunteers who serve land-grant colleges of agricultural sciences and related programs. NAADA’s nationwide network includes institutions from across the U.S., fostering collaboration and innovation in agricultural advancement. To learn more, visit www.naada.org.