Our members
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2025-2026 President
Ja'Leasa Bolden
Ja'Leasa Bolden (JAPMP President, 2025-2026) is a lifelong resident of Jackson County and graduate of Gautier High School. She lives in Moss Point with her husband, Jarrett. Together they have two daughters, Jadence and Jia.
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Ja'Leasa has been the Communications Director for Moss Point School District since 2016. She is actively involved in multiple organizations in her community.
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Ja'Leasa's favorite JA project is INK.
Officers & Executive Board
President: Ja'Leasa Bolden
Vice President: Alyssa McWhorter
Secretary: Mary Broadus
Treasurer: Marquitta Buxton
Parliamentarian: Jennifer Theisen-Gray
Ex Officio: Brandi Zelenka
Projects Chairman: Alyssa McWhorter
Provisional Trainers: Tenesha Batiste and Courtney Johnson
Public Relations Chairman: Chyane Norsworthy
Hours Secretary: Mary Banks
Child Welfare Rep: Jennifer Hamilton
Associate/Life Chapter Advisor: Emilia Clifton
Scholarship Chairman: Tenesha Batiste
Hospitality Chairman: Emilia Clifton
Finance Chairman: Marquitta Buxton
Active Members
Addie Mae Smith
Alecia Reeves
Alis Comeaux
Alyssa McWhorter
Annie Jackson
Brandilyn Langley
Chyane Norsworthy
Clare Stegall
Courtney Johnson
Dyshika OsGood
Emilia Clifton
Emily Speights
Ja'Leasa Bolden
Jennifer Hamilton
Jennifer Theisen-Gray
Kayla Payton
Marcia Johnson
Marquitta Buxton
Mary Banks
Mary Broadus
Meagen Smith
Misha Holland
Shaneka Smith
Tenesha Batiste
Provisional Members
Jessica Belford
Shakara Harris
Bianka McMillan
Shaniqua Owens
Kimberly Scovel
Brittany Triplett
Haley Wilkinson
become a member
If you are interested in becoming a member and:
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Live in Pascagoula, Gautier, Moss Point or East Jackson County
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Are 25+ years or older
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Enjoy volunteering with children and want to make lifelong friends
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Please email vicepresident@japmp.org for any questions about becoming a member.
We can't wait to meet you!
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