Our members
2026-2027 President
Alyssa McWhorter
Alyssa McWhorter (JAPMP President, 2026–2027) lives in Pascagoula with her husband, Jonathan. Together, they have two daughters, Lily (18) and Lennon (12).
Alyssa works as a Senior Epic Consultant specializing in pharmacy and oncology systems. She is actively involved in several local organizations and school programs throughout the community.
Alyssa’s favorite JA projects are the Back to School Closet and Crown Club because she loves seeing firsthand the positive impact they have on children in the community.
Officers & Executive Board
President: Alyssa McWhorter
Vice President: Tenesha Batiste
Secretary: Mary Broadus
Treasurer: Marquitta Buxton
Parliamentarian: Jennifer Theisen-Gray
Ex Officio: Ja'Leasa Bolden
Projects Chairman: Alecia Reeves
Provisional Trainers: Courtney Johnson
Public Relations Chairman: Clare Stegall
Hours Secretary: Mary Banks
Child Welfare Rep: Bianka McMillian
Associate/Life Chapter Advisor: Ja'Leasa Bolden
Scholarship Chairman: Jennifer Hamilton
Hospitality Chairman: Alis Comeaux
Finance Chairman: Marquitta Buxton
Active Members
Addie May Smith
Alecia Reeves
Alis Comeaux
Alyssa McWhorter
Bianka McMillan
Brittany Triplett
Chyane Norsworthy
Clare Stegall
Courtney Johnson
Dyshika Osgood
Emily Speights
Haley Wilkinson
Jennifer Hamilton
Kayla Payton
Marcia Johnson
Marquitta Buxton
Mary Banks
Mary Broadus
Misha Holland
Shakara Harris
Shaneka Smith
Shaniqua Owens
Tenesha Batiste
Provisional Members
become a member
If you are interested in becoming a member and:
Live in Pascagoula, Gautier, Moss Point or East Jackson County
Are 25+ years or older
Enjoy volunteering with children and want to make lifelong friends
Please email vicepresident@japmp.org for any questions about becoming a member.
We can't wait to meet you!