WHO WE ARE
IT STARTED SIMPLY WITH RELATIONSHIPS…
Birthed out of a vision of Dr. John Perkins and other leaders in the Jackson metro area, the Jackson Leadership Foundation was formed as an answer to the question, “Is there a way to empower Christians to spiritually and physically transform Jackson’s under-resourced communities?”
Our Leadership Team is made up of nonprofit, business, and church leaders who carry decades of experience in working with ministries in under-resourced communities and connecting Christians to these ministries.
OUR DIRECTORS
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Samuel Bolen
Executive Director
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Samuel’s life passion is to connect the church across cultural, socioeconomic, and geographical lines. He has served in ministry for over a decade, both in establishing and leading community ministries in low-income neighborhoods, as well as working in pastoral ministry in churches. As Executive Director, Samuel and his team get to work with Jackson’s “superheroes,” her grassroots ministry leaders working in communities throughout the city. He also gets the privilege of connecting individuals, families, churches, and businesses to invest their time, talent, and treasure in Jackson’s leaders. Samuel, his wife Hallie, and their three sons reside in Jackson and are members of Redeemer Church.
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Candace Robins
Director of Programs
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Candace, a Jackson native, has served as a ministry leader in the Jackson Metropolitan Area for more than 15 years. Serving as the Director of Programs, Candace helps connect community leaders with the support and resources needed in order to thrive. Candace graduated from Jackson State University and is currently pursuing her M.A., with an emphasis in intercultural city ministry, at Reformed Theological Seminary. She desires to help develop fruitful and Gospel-centered outreach ministry. In addition to her responsibilities at JLF, Candace serves as the assistant music director at Redeemer Church alongside her husband, Symeon Robins. They are the proud parents of Nylah, Zeek, Brayden, and Christen Grace.
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Kashea Rogers
Director of Development
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Kashea Rogers recently joined the JLF team as Development Director. A native of Jackson, graduate of Jackson State University and Belhaven University, Kashea brings almost 20 years of fundraising experience. Kashea lives in Brandon, MS with her husband and 2 boys. In her spare time, Kashea enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and sewing.
OUR STAFF
SARAH MYERS
236 Place
Office Manager & Communication Specialist
DAVID HENDERSON
236 Place
Building Manager
LEVI GILL
Hope Exchange
Program Director
FELECIA MARSHALL
Grant Me Justice
Program Director
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EMILY HARDIN
Red Door Jackson
Program Director
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KELCIE SHACK
Red Door Jackson
Site Director
CRYSTAL SMITH
Red Door Jackson
Data Specialist
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Nate Ball
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Larry Nicks, President
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Chad Berry, Treasurer
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Matt Peaster
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Robert Berry
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Shameka Reed
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Bill Caldwell
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Shirley Tucker, Vice President
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Chris McAlpin
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Larry Williamson, Secretary
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Ken McKinion
DISTINGUISHED ADVISOR
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Dr. John Perkins
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Physical: 236 E. Capitol St. - Jackson, MS 39201
Mailing: P.O. BOX 4671 - JACKSON, MS 39296
INFO@JACKSONLEADERSHIPFOUNDATION.ORG