Louisville Urban League Chooses New CEO

Louisville (Oct. 17, 2022) – The Louisville Urban League (Louisville, KY) has chosen it’s new leader.

Dr. Kish Cumi Price has been chosen to lead the Urban League, the organization announced via press conference on Friday, Oct. 14th. Her first day at the helm will be Nov, 1st.

Dr. Price will replace the Urban League’s beloved Sadiqa Reynolds, who announced her departure in July.

According to Lori Lee, board chair for the Urban League, who said, “There is no replacing the unique and phenomenal leadership of Sadiqa Reynolds. But there is no question that Kish will forge her own exceptional path and continue to carry this organization to new heights.”

Price has a history with the Urban League, having been the director of education policy and programs from 2019 through 2021. She then served as special advisor to the Gov. Beshear, as well as serving as commissioner of Kentucky Department of Workforce Development.

She is also the executive director of Smoketown Family Wellness, which provides children’s healthcare while providing families with learning opportunities for a healthier lifestyle.

At the press conference, Dr. Price said, “My grandmother used to say ‘when you know better, you do better.’ We have a lot of people who are knowledgeable and know better, so our call is to do better.”

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