

Arthur Cox
Executive Director
A native to Louisville, Kentucky, Arthur Cox has worked as Executive Director of St. George’s for over twenty years. 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 his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from the University of Louisville. He has served on 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 wife and three beautiful children.

Mikaela Wright
Youth Coordinator

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.

Tara Durnil
Administrative Assistant
Tara comes to us from the small business and nonprofit world and has find a home with St. George’s Scholar Institute as our 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 Episcopal, Christ Church Cathedral, since 2009 and has also been a member of the Kentucky Opera Chorus since 2006.
Tara is also a 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher, and actively teaches at studios around the Louisville area, as well as teaching and leading group classes, and meeting with private students. 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 and their two children.