Advantage Kentucky Alliance Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) hired Sherry Mulkins as Client Development Manager. Mulkins will manage the statewide territory to cultivate and strengthen client relationships, track industry trends and opportunities that keep AKA pipelines growing, and negotiate outreach to increase utilization of resources. Mulkins brings with her 18 years of experience in leadership of non-profits, including grant writing, budget development, program development, implementation, and operational and strategic planning. She excelled at growing membership, advocacy and helping local Kentucky companies increase business and expand. Mulkins’ previous positions include President of World Trade Center Kentucky and the Executive Director at the St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce in Louisville. She currently serves on the National Association of Women Business Owners foundation board as well as the Center for International Business and Training. Mulkins was recently recognized as Business First top 20 People to Know in Economic Development in the region, is a “Sweet 16” Leadership Kentucky Graduate, and an award finalist as a National Association of Women Business Owners Epic Advocate.