Reginald Petty

Biography

Reginald Petty is a trailblazer in civil rights, education, and international development. He graduated from SIU Carbondale in 1956 and 1963, and began activism in the 1960s with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Petty has held various U.S. Presidential appointments, including executive director roles, and dedicated his life to revitalizing his hometown of East St. Louis. His legacy is one of relentless service and transformational leadership.