Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox

Executive Director

A native to Louisville, Kentucky, Arthur Cox has worked as Executive Director of St. George’s for over ten years. In 2004, he led the successful organizational transformation from a recreational hangout into a premier educational after-school program for youth in West Louisville, where it still thrives today. Arthur earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from the University of Louisville. He has served as numerous youth development committees and coalitions within the community and is trained in outcomes, Youth Quality Assessment Programs, and nonprofit leadership. Prior to his role at St. George’s, Arthur worked with Youth Alive, YMCA, and LYON. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his two beautiful children, Omari and Aniyah.

Walter Murrah

Walter Murrah

Program Director

Walter Murrah realized early on that if change was going to happen anywhere in the world, in his community, or in his life, that change had to happen within him.

Walter is now bringing that change to St. George’s Scholar Institute as the new Program Director.

Walter brings over 10 years of marketing, media, and management experience to the table with a primary focus on youth programming and community building. His passion is fueled by seeing young people recognize the beauty of their dreams and helping to fuel their fire in any way he can. In his spare time, Murrah enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and DJs around Louisville at community events, festivals, and schools. This man knows no strangers!

Whitney Randall

Whitney Randall

Youth Coordinator

Whitney Randall a social worker whose primary goal is providing resources to low-income communities. Whitney is no stranger to SGSI, having been with us since 2014 as one of our summer interns in the Reading Rockets summer program. Her specialty is creating a positive environment for young people and families.
Whitney has an extensive history working with youth, starting her career as a volunteer with the church nursery, and going on to becoming a leader in the church youth group.

Whitney has a true passion for helping children learn and thrive so that they can become healthy successful adults. She believes children are the most engaging and most intriguing audiences you can work with. They have the same rights to culture as adults, but their circumstances create challenges that can only be met with determination, creativity and integrity. In her free time, Whitney loves spending time with her daughter, Cecelia, and spending time with friends and family.

Karlan Groves

Karlan Groves

Youth Coordinator

Karlan’s history with St Georges dates back to 2004 where he and his family attended St Georges’ Community Center. From then to now Karlan has always valued the impact of St Georges on his life. Karlan previously worked as a Recreation Assistant with Louisville Parks and Recreation for 8 years. While there he coached, mentored, and provided recreation for the youth. It is his passion to not only provide fun and educational programing for the youth but also instill in them those same core values he learned at places like St. Georges. In his spare time, he loves watching sports and spending time with family and friends, especially his two beautiful nieces, Jace and Emmerist.
Tara Durnil

Tara Durnil

Administrative Assistant

Tara Durnil comes to us from the small business and nonprofit world and is beyond thrilled to find a home with St. George’s Scholar Institute as our new Administrative Assistant.

Tara holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Louisville and her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bellarmine University. She has been a soprano section leader at Louisville’s Christ Church Cathedral since 2009 and has also been a member of the Kentucky Opera Chorus for twelve consecutive seasons.

Tara actively sings at churches, and in choirs around the Louisville area performing solo repertoire and ensemble works. But when not singing or teaching yoga she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael, and their two children, Chase and Gabe, and their two cats, Thor and Loki.