Kendall Sanders is a Project Coordinator pursuing a Master of Public Policy and Administration. Originally from Calera, Alabama, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Mississippi State University in December 2024, where she was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar.

Kendall has been with the Institute since June 2023, previously serving as an undergraduate research associate before transitioning into graduate-level research. In her current role, she specializes in marketing, communications, and public relations. Kendall oversees the Stennis-Capitol Press Forum series in Jackson, MS.

Kendall also serves as the Program Coordinator for the Institute’s youth program, the Junior Civics Leadership Academy, and advises the Stennis-Montgomery Association after previously serving as both Vice President and President during her undergraduate years.