Felisa Durr

Felisa Durr

Vice Board Chair

Felisa was born and raised in Madison, Alabama, a suburb of Huntsville, AL. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, with a minor in Computer Science at Alabama A & M University (AAMU) and a Master’s in Business Administration from University of Phoenix Online. She is the mother of two successful sons David and Cameron, who are also AAMU graduates. In June 2023, Felisa became the new President/CEO of the Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League.

Felisa has experience with Caterpillar as a Robotics Engineer and Global Purchasing Buyer Manager, served as the Executive Director of the Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CICBVI) and brought national attention to the center as the owner of the original white cane invented in Peoria, IL. She developed multiple programs for the Minority Business Development Center. She enjoys multiple hobbies. Felisa is known for the good work she has been doing in the community for 33 years.