She holds a degree in Business Management with a minor in Accounting from Dallas Christian University. As President/CEO of M.E.L. Inc. “Manage Elevate Lead” Incorporated – Foundation. A 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Corporation launched in 2014. Mel focuses her community involvement on the following: Domestic violence, community partnerships, educational resources, career coaching, and business development amongst other things.
With a love for the youth and a desire to advance the communities around her, she began her Philanthropic work in 2009. On a daily, she displays her knowledge and business expertise through her management skills associated with being the Executive Director of Josh Howard Foundation. Those daily responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) & Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), programs approved thorough the Texas Department of Agriculture. Feeding 300 plus kids daily the goal is to create a stable environment for every participant. Helping with homework during the school year, providing recreational activities, and teaching the importance of healthy meals. Making conscious efforts to provide quality meals and assistance to those in poverty stricken communities; while fighting against childhood food insecurity and obesity. With combined efforts from The Josh Howard Foundation and its partnerships daily she does her part to improve the quality of meals for children and their families.
Recently becoming a member of the CACFP Workforce Input Group for the Texas Department of Agriculture. With her latest accomplishment in January 2019 being selected for a Leadership role with the North Texas Summer and Supper Council “Texas Hunger Initiative. A division within the Dallas Region of the United way in partnership with the Independent School Districts, Baylor University, The North Texas Food Bank and Texas Department of Agriculture.
Additionally, Ms. Jackson is Co-owner of Prime Time Hair, a Dallas based Hair Extension Company started in July of 2015.
She holds a degree in Business Management with a minor in Accounting from Dallas Christian University. As Founder/President of M.E.L. Inc. “Manage Elevate Lead” Incorporated – Foundation. A 501 (c) (3) Non-profit organization founded in 2014. Mel focuses her community involvement on the following: Domestic violence, community partnerships, educational resources, health & nutrition, career coaching, business development and more.
With a love for the youth and a desire to advance the communities around her, she began her Philanthropic work in 2009. On a daily, she displays her knowledge and business expertise through her management skills associated with being the Executive Director of Josh Howard Foundation. Those daily responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) & Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), both approved thorough the Texas Department of Agriculture. Feeding 300 plus kids daily the goal is to create a stable environment for every participant. Helping with homework during the school year, providing recreational activities, and teaching the importance of healthy meals. Making conscious efforts to provide quality meals and assistance to those in under-served communities; while fighting against childhood food insecurity and obesity. With combined efforts from The Josh Howard Foundation and its partnerships daily she does her part to improve the quality of meals for children and their families.
Recently becoming a member of the CACFP Workforce Input Group for the Texas Department of Agriculture. With her latest accomplishment in January 2019 being selected for a Leadership role with the North Texas Summer and Supper Council “Texas Hunger Initiative. A division within the Dallas Region of the United way in partnership with the Independent School Districts, Baylor University, The North Texas Food Bank and Texas Department of Agriculture.
Being a serial entrepreneur, Ms. Jackson is Co-owner of Prime Time Hair, a Dallas based Hair Extension Company started in July of 2015. Owner of Harmoni’s Playground and joint Founder of the Hazel House project.
Currently working on her first book “Blessings in Broken Places” to be published summer 2021. Mel Jackson walked away from corporate America in April of 2010, so she could walk in God’s purpose for her life, through her knowledge, experiences and services she has been blessed her to provide for others.