Murriel Wiley
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
Murriel is excited to work with such a historical, noteworthy county in a state rich in strengths and locally-led initiatives, both historically and currently. She hopes to generate more support and structure for the host community and connect their diverse community stakeholders on a more visible level.
Murriel Wiley, 2016 University of Arkansas grad and roller skating enthusiast. She is a broadcast Journalism major originally from Houston, Texas with a background in Radio and Television. Murriel is experienced in grassroots community organizing and local media work. She was honored as a 2022 Arkansas Press Women’s & FPW Award winner.
ERC Project
Project Title:
The Whole Hinds County Project
Host Community or Region:
Mississippi
Host Organization:
Communities Unlimited
Building on the successful East Texas model supported by the TLL Temple Foundation, Communities Unlimited is expanding its ConnectRURAL program (Regions Underserved, Resources Available Lineup) to address unique infrastructure and public safety challenges in rural areas. The project implements a strategic three-tiered support system functioning at hyperlocal, local-regional, and regional-state levels. By integrating staff, funding, and technical assistance directly within rural communities, the initiative empowers residents to drive their own place-making objectives. This bottom-up approach gives communities the tools and agency needed to create sustainable, community-led development solutions that reflect local priorities and needs.
Interested in supporting this project or learning more? Contact the ERC program team here.
