03/29/2026
🌟 From Vision to Transformation: The Leadership of Janice Jacobs Palmer
Founder & President/CEO, Project Jumpstart Belize
Janice Jacobs Palmer is a transformative humanitarian leader whose unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and community development has created measurable, life-changing impact across Belize. As the Founder and President/CEO of Project Jumpstart Belize, a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015, Janice has dedicated her life to ensuring that underserved and under-resourced children are given access to the tools, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
This nomination is proudly submitted by a distinguished donor who, deeply inspired by Janice Jacobs Palmer’s work and accomplishments, conducted independent research into her impact and leadership. Moved by the consistency, authenticity, and measurable results of her efforts, the donor has chosen to formally recognize and elevate her contributions through this nomination.
“In a world where many speak about change, Janice Jacobs Palmer lives it daily. Her work through Project Jumpstart Belize is not just charity—it is transformation. I have witnessed a level of consistency, sacrifice, and genuine compassion that is rare. She does not wait for resources; she creates impact with what she has. After researching her work, I am convinced that her leadership is not only changing lives in Belize, but setting a global example of what true service should look like.”
Under her visionary leadership, Project Jumpstart Belize has developed and sustained impactful initiatives that address critical needs in education, nutrition, and technology. Her flagship feeding program provides consistent, nutritious meals to schoolchildren, while her organization’s technology initiative continues to bridge the digital divide through the provision of laptops, smart boards, and the development of dedicated learning spaces.
Demonstrating her commitment to creating safe and conducive learning environments, Janice successfully equipped the San Antonio Government School with air conditioning units and installed security camera systems, significantly improving classroom comfort and enhancing safety for both students and staff.
Additionally, she has facilitated scholarships to keep students in school, supported families with groceries, and provided medical and essential care resources to vulnerable populations.
Janice’s work is rooted in sustainability and dignity—empowering communities not just through aid, but through opportunity. Her efforts extend beyond immediate relief to long-term impact, including school infrastructure support, youth development programming, and initiatives that equip children with practical life skills.
In recognition of her outstanding service and global impact, Janice Jacobs Palmer and Project Jumpstart Belize have received formal honors from State Senator Kevin S. Parker and the City of New York under the leadership of Eric Adams. These distinguished recognitions affirm her leadership, dedication, and the far-reaching influence of her work in fostering international goodwill and community transformation.
Despite operating as a grassroots, month-to-month nonprofit, Janice continues to lead with extraordinary resilience, often overcoming logistical and financial challenges to ensure that resources reach those who need them most. Her leadership reflects not only compassion but action—demonstrating that one individual’s commitment can ignite meaningful, lasting change.
Janice Jacobs Palmer embodies the true spirit of service. Her work stands as a powerful testament to what is possible when passion meets purpose. Through her leadership, Project Jumpstart Belize continues to uplift, inspire, and transform lives—proving that no child, regardless of circumstance, should ever be left behind.
