Mississippi / Louisiana Region
The Mississippi/Louisiana Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 50 chapters throughout the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. The Mississippi/Louisiana Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in service, fellowship, career readiness, membership recruitment, and diversity.
Leadership
Dr. Ryan Ruckel
Regional Coordinator
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter
Dr. Terri Ruckel
Associate Regional Coordinator
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter
Emily Frazier
Regional President
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Omicron Alpha Chapter
JP Mattina
Regional Vice President
Meridian Community College
Nu Upsilon Chapter
Aidan Chisholm
Regional Secretary
Jones College
Rho Sigma Chapter
Michael Dienes
Regional Reporter
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gamma Nu Chapter
Elijah Grey
Regional Historian
Hinds Community College
Gamma Lambda Chapter
Sam Whittington
Regional Webmaster
Pearl River Community College
Beta Tau Gamma Chapter
Alexis Williams
Regional CTE Representative
Pearl River Community College
Iota Mu Chapter
A'kyria Brown
Regional Northern Representative
Coahoma Community College
Alpha Omicron Pi Chapter
Anna Calmes
Regional Central Representative
Hinds Community College
Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter
Arayanna Barajas
Regional Southern Representative
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Pi Epsilon Chapter
Alayna Fulgham-Clay
Regional Louisiana Representative
Delgado Community College
Omega Nu Chapter
Bailey Westmoreland
Louisiana at Large Representative
Northshore Technical Community College
Beta Phi Zeta Chapter
Johnna Willis
Louisiana At Large Representative
Louisiana Delta Community College
Beta Rho Phi Chapter
Events
Fall Leadership Conference
September 10-11, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County Campus
2300 US-90
Gautier, MS 39553
Hotel Information
More information Coming Soon
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $100 through September 4th.
Regular Registration: $125 from September 5th-8th.
Alumni Registration: $100 through September 8th.
No Refunds.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Mississippi/Louisiana Region Fall Leadership Conference College Fair and Sponsor Opportunities
September 10-11 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County Campus in Gautier, MS.
Deadline to register: September 7th.
No Refunds.
College Fair Table - FREE
Table during College Fair on Friday, September 11 starting at 8:00a.m.
Scholarship Highlight Opportunity - $150
The university representative has the opportunity to share information about university's PTK scholarships for 5 minutes during General Session II on Thursday, September 10th at 7:15p.m. By selecting this, you will also be signed up for the college fair.
Forum Opportunity - $250
The university representative has the opportunity to address students in an hour-long forum session during Friday, September 11th educational forum sessions. By selecting this, you will also be signed up for the college fair.