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Myla Calhoun

President and CEO

Propel Education

Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Alumni 2018 Cohort 4

Birmingham, Alabama

Myla E. Calhoun is the president and CEO of Propel Education. Previously, Myla was the vice president of the Birmingham Division of Alabama Power, where she is responsible for the company’s operations, sales, economic and community development, and external affairs activities for more than 430,000 customers across six counties in north central Alabama. Calhoun most recently served as president of the Alabama Power Foundation and vice president of Charitable Giving for Alabama Power, awarding grants to Alabama nonprofits, education institutions and community organizations. Prior to joining Alabama Power, Calhoun was general counsel and senior vice president of Regional Development and Public Policy for the Birmingham Business Alliance.

Stories Featuring Myla Calhoun
July 12, 2019
Ascending at the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival
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June 19, 2019
2018 Ascend Fellow Action Plans
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September 6, 2018
Prestigious Aspen Institute Ascend Fellowship Announces 2018 Class of Leaders
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