A Legacy Continues With a New Voice: 2026 Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellow Announcement
For more than 159 years, the Southern Education Foundation has worked to strengthen public education across the South through research, policy, and advocacy. Today, SEF is proud to share the selection of Shelby Singleton as its 2026-2028 Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellow.
About Shelby Singleton
Shelby brings experience shaped by public service, policy research, and legal advocacy. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and a former Posse Foundation Scholar at George Washington University. Her work has included collaboration with youth organizers and policymakers, as well as experience with national civil rights organizations, reflecting a strong alignment with SEF’s mission and priorities.
About The Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship
The Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship supports early-career attorneys engaged in education-focused legal and policy work across the region. Through the fellowship, SEF invests in legal leadership that advances policy research, legislative engagement, and applied legal efforts related to public education and other legal issues in Southern states.
Over the next two years, starting September 2026, Shelby will engage in education-focused legal and policy work for SEF. The fellowship also allows for collaborative education civil rights work with other organizations, including Brown’s Promise, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Education Law Center. The fellowship emphasizes applied experience, mentorship, and collaboration with advocates and policymakers.
Named in honor of Lynn Walker Huntley, a nationally respected leader in education and civil rights law, the fellowship reflects SEF’s continued commitment to developing legal talent prepared to navigate the evolving policy landscape shaping public education in the South.
Learn more about the Lynn Walker Huntley Social Justice Fellowship at southerneducation.org/lwh-fellowship.