Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated

08/29/2026

We are proud to introduce Deidre S. Lindsey, PharmD, MBA, 29th National President of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. 

A member of the Indianapolis Chapter in the Mid-Western Region since 2008, Dr. Lindsey brings nearly two decades of progressive leadership to the National Office. Her Jack and Jill journey has included service as two-term Chapter President, Mid-Western Regional Director and, most recently, National Treasurer. Throughout her service, she has championed leadership development, strong governance and thoughtful stewardship while creating opportunities that prepare mothers to lead at every level of the organization. 

Dr. Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Doctor of Pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She also completed an Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Professionally, she brings more than 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience and currently leads a national team of specialized medical professionals. 

As 29th National President, Dr. Lindsey leads with a vision grounded in The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities. Her vision is one where mothers lead with confidence, families thrive through meaningful experiences, children are equipped to reach their fullest potential and communities are strengthened through our collective purpose and service. 

Please join us in celebrating 29th National President Deidre S. Lindsey, PharmD, MBA, as she leads Jack and Jill of America into the 2026–2028 biennium. 
Read more about Dr. Lindsey:

https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/28/2026

We are proud to introduce Fatimah Moody, 2026–2028 National Vice President of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A member of the Loudoun County, Virginia Chapter in the Eastern Region since 2007, Mrs. Moody has served Jack and Jill at the chapter, regional and national levels. Most recently, she served as the 23rd Eastern Regional Director, where her leadership helped expand middle school programming, leadership development and opportunities for members and teens across the region.

Mrs. Moody brings more than 25 years of management consulting experience advising corporations, federal agencies, higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations on strategy, governance, organizational transformation and leadership development. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

As National Vice President, Mrs. Moody will focus on strengthening the member experience, supporting thoughtful organizational growth and helping mothers navigate every stage of their Jack and Jill journey through The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in welcoming National Vice President Fatimah Moody to the 2026–2028 National Executive Board.

Read more about Mrs. Moody:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/28/2026

Sixty-three years later, civic participation remains part of the responsibility we carry forward.

Tomorrow, we return to historic ground. On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, adding their voices to a broader movement that continued the fight for civil and voting rights in the years that followed.

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, we encourage our mothers and families to stay informed, stay engaged and be prepared to vote. The decisions made today help shape the communities and opportunities our children will inherit tomorrow.

If you are in the Washington, D.C. area and able to join, the March on Washington: Defend the Vote gathers tomorrow at the Lincoln Memorial beginning at 8:00 a.m.

OUR VOTE. THEIR FUTURE. OUR SHARED DEMOCRACY.

Learn more: marchonwashington2026.com

08/27/2026

We are proud to introduce Jennifer Jackson, CPA, 2026–2028 National Treasurer of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A member of the Woodlands Chapter in the South Central Region since 2014, Mrs. Jackson brings a strong record of financial leadership to the National Executive Board. Her Jack and Jill service has included chapter financial leadership, national and regional Budget and Finance committees and, most recently, service as South Central Regional Treasurer, where she expanded financial education, reporting and resources for chapter leaders and members.

Mrs. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Prairie View A&M University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Professionally, she serves as Chief Financial Officer at Munich Re Trading, LLC, bringing more than 30 years of experience in accounting, strategic financial planning and financial oversight.

As National Treasurer, Mrs. Jackson will champion fiscal precision, transparency and sound stewardship while expanding financial resources and education for leaders across the organization under The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in welcoming National Treasurer Jennifer Jackson, CPA to the 2026–2028 National Executive Board.
Read more about Mrs. Jackson:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/26/2026

We are proud to reintroduce Tasha B. Penny, J.D., who returns for a second term as 2026–2028 National Program Director of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A proud Jack and Jill legacy and member of the Los Angeles Chapter, Mrs. Penny has served at the chapter, regional and national levels, including as Far West Regional Director. During her first term as National Program Director, she helped expand innovative programming and partnerships designed to prepare children and teens to learn, lead and thrive, from HBCU and STEM experiences to financial literacy, leadership development and culturally responsive resources.

Mrs. Penny earned her Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College and Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. After nearly two decades practicing law, including service as a Deputy City Attorney and prosecutor, she brought her legal expertise to entertainment and served as a legal consultant for HBO’s Insecure. Today, she continues her work as a creative executive developing projects for television and film.

As National Program Director, Mrs. Penny will continue shaping bold, mission-driven experiences that empower the next generation and strengthen families and chapters through The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in congratulating National Program Director Tasha B. Penny, J.D. on her second term of national service.

Read more about Mrs. Penny:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/26/2026

For Black women, 1920 was a milestone, not the finish line.

The 19th Amendment marked significant progress, but discriminatory barriers continued to deny many Black women full access to the ballot. Still, they organized, educated, mobilized and built institutions that moved communities, and our country, closer to the promise of equality.

Their work reminds us that progress must be protected, strengthened and carried forward.

That is why Women’s Equality Day matters to us: we honor the progress won while preparing the next generation to understand their civic power and continue the work toward a more equal future.

Today, we remember the women who lifted as they climbed, and recommit ourselves to creating pathways for those still climbing.

08/25/2026

We are proud to introduce Aimy Steele, Ph.D., 2026–2028 National Corresponding Secretary of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A member of the Queen City Chapter, Dr. Steele has served Jack and Jill at the chapter, regional and national levels, most recently as Chapter President. Throughout her service, she has championed transparent communication, innovation and meaningful member engagement, with a focus on ensuring that mothers feel informed, connected and heard.

Dr. Steele has dedicated more than two decades to public education as a Spanish teacher, instructional leader and K-12 principal. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in education. An entrepreneur and civic leader, she also leads organizations focused on community development, civic engagement and economic mobility across North Carolina.

As National Corresponding Secretary, Dr. Steele will help advance timely, transparent and relationship-centered communication while strengthening governance and collaboration under The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in welcoming National Corresponding Secretary Aimy Steele, Ph.D. to the 2026–2028 National Executive Board.
Read more about Dr. Steele:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/24/2026

Nearly nine decades of history, carried forward by generations of families.

We are honored to be featured in Town & Country’s 180th anniversary issue in “A Social History of Jack and Jill,” written by Salamishah Tillet.

The piece traces our story from 1938, when Black mothers in Philadelphia created intentional spaces for their children amid segregation, to the Jack and Jill of today.

A special thank you to Immediate Past National President Darlene McGhee Whittington and Immediate Past Regional Teen President Kali Rahman for sharing their personal reflections. Mrs. Whittington speaks to the power of an organization where the entire family has a place, while Kali reflects on growing up surrounded by Black history, culture, leadership and community.

Thank you to Town & Country and Salamishah Tillet for helping tell this story with such care.

Our history began with mothers creating something more for their children. That work continues.

🩵💗 Let’s Work, Let’s Play, Let’s Live Together.

Read the full story:

In 1938 a group of Black mothers in Philadelphia created Jack and Jill of American to enhance the lives of their children. Since then the organization has become an enduring force in American society.

08/24/2026

We are proud to introduce Latrecia Jordan, 2026–2028 National Recording Secretary of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A member of the Nashville Chapter in the Southeastern Region since 2002, Mrs. Jordan brings more than two decades of leadership and service to the National Executive Board. Her Jack and Jill journey has included service as Chapter President, national and regional committee leadership, and as the 27th Regional Director of the Southeastern Region. Across these roles, she has helped strengthen governance, leadership development and programming for mothers, teens and families throughout the organization.

Mrs. Jordan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Fisk University and master's and doctoral degrees in Healthcare Management and Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University. Professionally, she is a biotechnology executive specializing in rare disease and hematology, where her work brings together strategic leadership, scientific engagement and patient advocacy in support of patients and families.

As National Recording Secretary, Mrs. Jordan will help strengthen organizational governance, foster collaboration and preserve the institutional continuity that moves our mission forward under The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in welcoming National Recording Secretary Latrecia Jordan to the 2026–2028 National Executive Board.

Read more about Mrs. Jordan:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/

08/23/2026

We are proud to introduce Jon Porter, 2026–2028 National Editor of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.

A member of the Johnson County Chapter in the Central Region, Mrs. Porter brings a strong legacy of leadership to the National Executive Board. A member of the inaugural year-long Marion Stubbs Thomas National Leadership Academy (MSTNLA) cohort, she is the first graduate of the Academy’s year-long leadership program to be elected to National Office. She later served in national and regional leadership roles for MSTNLA, helping develop leaders and resources that strengthen mothers and teens across the organization.

Mrs. Porter holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mathematics from Hampton University and brings more than two decades of experience in strategy, transformation and organizational leadership to her role.
As National Editor, she will help connect our members, amplify the stories of our collective impact and advance The Power of Us: Empowered Mothers. Joyful Families. Strengthening Communities.

Please join us in welcoming National Editor Jon Porter to the 2026–2028 National Executive Board.

Read more about Mrs. Porter:
https://www.jackandjillinc.org/about/national-executive-board/