Miska Clay Bibbs is a Democratic candidate seeking re-election to represent District 11 on the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, where she currently serves as Chair Pro Tempore. A native Memphian and White Station High School graduate, Bibbs holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Hampton University and is pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Memphis. Her political career includes eight years on the Shelby County Board of Education before her 2022 election to the county commission. Bibbs’ professional background centers on education advocacy and community development. She previously served as chief of staff at Teach For America in Memphis, executive director of Teach Plus, and director of community engagement at Green Dot Public Schools. Her earlier experience includes managing a congressional campaign for Harold Ford Jr., followed by roles in fundraising and media relations at the American Heart Association and Shelby County Schools. Bibbs has received recognition including the New Memphis Institute Fellow of the Year Award and the Top 40 under 40 Award from the Memphis Business Journal. She remains active in civic life, serving on boards for Dress for Success Memphis and People First Partnership, and holds leadership positions in The Links and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As a mother of one, she emphasizes servant leadership and ensuring community voices are heard in local governance.