Board of Directors

JAN is managed by a board of directors that includes two board seats representing each city ward, along with one seat for a past president. Each board member can serve for one term of three years, and be re-elected by the Board to only one additional term of three years. The officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) serve two year terms but can be re-elected for one additional year by the Board.

2026 JAN Board of Directors

Ward 1 - Jamie Rasberry Vice President

Ward 1 - Angela Moore

Ward 2 - Mark Wise

Ward 2 - Mary Crump

Ward 3 - Sirena Wilson

Ward 3 - Felicia Tripp

Ward 4 - Seymore Bell

Ward 4 - Dorothy Johnson

Ward 5 - Ruthania Hudson

Ward 5 - Vacant

Ward 6 - Robert Sulton Treasurer

Ward 6 - Sylvia Walker

Ward 7 - Azia C. Wiggins

Ward 7 - Ashlee Kelly President

Princess Barber Secretary

2025 JAN Board of Directors

Ward 1 - Jamie Rasberry Vice President

Ward 1 - Angela Moore

Ward 2 - Mark Wise

Ward 2 - Mary Crump

Ward 3 - Sirena Wilson

Ward 3 - Felicia Tripp

Ward 4 - Seymore Bell

Ward 4 - Dorothy Johnson

Ward 5 - Ruthania Hudson

Ward 5 - Fran Bridges

Ward 6 - Robert Sulton Treasurer

Ward 6 - Sylvia Walker

Ward 7 - Andy Frame Past President

Ward 7 - Ashlee Kelly President

Princess Barber Secretary

JAN Committees

JAN has six committees that support the accomplishment of its annual objectives. Each committee is chaired by a board member and is composed of both board and community members. The committees include:

Neighborhood Strengthening

The Neighborhood Strengthening Committee strengthens neighborhood associations citywide by maintaining an up-to-date neighborhood database, fostering connections across all city wards, and encouraging broad participation. The committee provides tools and resources to neighborhood leaders and organizations to address common challenges while promoting best practices in event planning, fundraising, and community engagement. The Membership Committee has now been integrated into the Neighborhood Strengthening Committee.

Chair: Princess Barber

Members:

• Ashlee Kelly

• Jennifer West

• Laken Camp

• Melody Moody Thortis

Communications

Main objective is to support communications for JAN by providing an information network between neighborhoods and neighbors.

Chair: Ashlee Kelly

Members:

• Sophie McNeil Wolf

• Peter Kelly

Finance and Grants

Main objectives are to oversee JAN's finances, find grant and funding opportunities for JAN, and to find grant and funding opportunities for all Jackson neighborhoods.

Chair: Robert Sulton

• Jamie Rasberry

• Mark Wise

• Tolanda Jones

Sustainability

Main objective is to help neighborhoods become more resilient before, during and after emergencies through connectivity, training and planning.

Chair: Felicia Tripp

Love Jackson Parks
Main objective is to organize a "Friends of" group for every park in the city (if there isn't one already formed), and to provide them support, guidance, and connection to other people and groups who Love Jackson Parks.

Chair: Seymore Bell

Members:

• Andy Frame

Neighborhood Archives and History Committee

A newly formed committee that preserves neighborhood histories, stories, photos, and records across Jackson.