Leadership

Joe L. Reed is an American politician, activist and educator. He is the current Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs of the Alabama Democratic Party and, since 1979, chair of the Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC). He also served as president of the all-Black Alabama State Teachers Association prior to its merger with the all-White Alabama Education Association in 1969, and then served as associate executive secretary alongside Executive Secretary Paul Hubbert from 1969 until both leaders retired from the AEA in 2011.  He is married to Mollie Perry-Reed and they are the proud parents of three children: Irva, Joe, and Steven.

Randy Kelley is an Activist, Pastor and a Political Organizer. He served in the United States Army and graduated at the top of his class.  Dr. Kelley possesses a B. S. Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Jacksonville State University,  a Master’s Degree from Gammon Theological Seminary and a Doctorate Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). Dr. Kelley is married to Gelaine Kelley and they are the proud parents of three children; a son, Jabril and two daughters, Jamillah and Jamaya.  He is the Vice President of the Alabama Democratic Conference and a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee Executive Board.

Valvier Latease Harris Bright is an American political activist.  She earned her M.Ed  (Early Childhood) and B.S. Degree (Business Administration) from Alabama State University.  She currently serves on several community based boards including the Montgomery County Democratic Conference, Saint Paul A.M.E. Church Steward Board and Rosa Parks Museum Board.  She currently holds two state wide offices, Secretary of the Alabama Democratic Party and Secretary of the Alabama Democratic Conference.