The Heart of an Advocate

Political strategist and adoption champion Jeremy Harrell has been inducted into the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Hall of Fame

Whether it’s working to get officials elected to key government positions in Tennessee or advocating for statewide adoption reform, alumnus Jeremy Harrell has a way of making a mark through his professional endeavors.

Harrell was recently named to the 2024 Hall of Fame class for the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA). This award highlights the contributions of alumni from Tennessee's 34 private nonprofit colleges and universities who have built lasting legacies through their leadership, philanthropy and dedicated service to their communities.

Harrell is the founder, president and chief executive officer of The Adoption Project, where he works with advocates for adoption and foster care to build support for changes in adoption policy. He co-founded the organization with his wife and fellow Trevecca graduate, Michelle (’03). He is also a seasoned political leader and strategist who has worked on senate and gubernatorial campaigns in Tennessee. Read more from Treveccan >>