A woman should be two things: whoever and whatever she wants!

I was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta -- Clarksdale to be exact. After matriculating through Clarksdale Municipal School District and graduating in the top 10 of my class from Clarksdale High School, I attended Coahoma Community College and finished my undergraduate degree at Delta State University. While at DSU, I participated in a number of extracurricular activities and groups. I was a member of the Delta Players and acted in several plays, the gay-straight alliance, African American Student Council, an intern for the Student Success Center and consistent Dean's List scholar. In the Fall of 2014, I was initiated into the Magnificent Mu Gamma Chapter of AKA where I pledged to serve and support all mankind. I was conferred my bachelor's of Arts in Communications Studies the following semester.

All of my accomplishments in college were made as I held down a full-time job and grieved the loss of both my grandmother and sister who both passed away in 2013. My college experience taught me that life happens fast and all at once. Times get rough but you must put one foot in front of the other and make a conscious effort to make the best of your situation.

Fast forward to the year 2019 and I now hold a Master's of Science in Community Development (also from DSU). I find myself a healed domestic violence survivor, a mental healthcare advocate, and an advocate for public education. I currently reside in the Hinds County area with my wife, Vic, and two fur babies Lacey and Kelly. I am a middle school educator and pursuing a Specialist in Curriculum Instruction at Arkansas State University. As if all the other things aren't enough, in no particular order of importance, I'm also a writer, sister, entrepreneur, niece, aunt, and friend.

When I take moments like this to methodically think about all that I am to everyone around me, life seems overwhelming. However, in spite of all that is going on around me, I do what every hardworking woman does: I wake up each day and work tirelessly to make the life that I desire happen and give glory to God for every moment He gives me to do so.

Thank you for allowing me to share some of what makes me who I am with you. I ask that you pray for my strength and endeavors to make the world a better place not only through Mississippi Plus America but in all areas of my life. Please carry on this journey with me and show your support in word, deed and monetary seed.

Xoxo - JayeCGee