A native of Carthage, Mississippi, Courtney N. Body is a dedicated social justice advocate and organizer committed to promoting equity and justice within Mississippi. Courtney proudly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Jackson State University. Her journey into advocacy began in 2015 when she worked with Better Schools Better Jobs to educate Mississippians about Initiative 42, aimed at fully funding K-12 education in the state. She contributed to the Mississippi Alliance for Fairness at Nissan, fighting for the fair rights of Nissan auto-manufacturing workers. Additionally, she contributed to civic engagement efforts at One Voice. Courtney currently serves as the Executive Director for Mississippi Engaged. She also holds the position of branch president for Leake County NAACP Branch #5303, co-leader of Harmony Girl Scout Troop #5908, and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.