Miss Lexa is an accomplished executive leader who uses data analysis skills to bridge communities, organizations and national Jack and Jill societies. Her nimble leadership style enables her to build teams that provide high returns on investment while creating an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. In addition, she serves as an entrepreneur, investor and mother to two young men.
The “Jack and Jill” nursery rhyme is an English folk song which can be found in numerous versions. It has become an invaluable teaching tool about community support for family well-being.
Voradel Carey convened a group of mothers in San Diego in January 1955 to learn more about Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. These women wanted to organize in order to serve in their local communities but weren’t sure where or how to begin doing so.
Jack and Jill began in Philadelphia in 1939. By June 1, 1946, other chapters had formed in New York City and Washington D.C.
The foundation has grown to over 262 chapters with more than 50,000 family members nationwide. Each local chapter plans annual programming activities according to an overarching five point programmatic thrust: cultural awareness, education, health (education and advocacy), civic (legislative advocacy and service), social/recreational areas.