Leadership Team
Jackie P Taylor, Board President
Jackie P. Taylor is an award-winning businesswoman whose podcast, “The Real Juggle,” takes an unvarnished look at what it really means to be successful.
Through her achievements as an executive for a Big Four consulting company, sought-after mentor and award-winning businesswoman, Jackie offers real-world advice and inspiration. She helps people from diverse backgrounds realize their potential and engage more rewardingly in their lives and in their careers.
Recognized for her high energy, vast intellect, down-to-earth humor and unerring ability to connect with people through their hearts and their minds, Jackie brings strength, a fresh focus and a renewed sense of purpose to individuals and organizations on a global scale.
As an executive, a mother of five, a caretaker and a trail-blazer for women of color, Jackie’s insights and personal experiences provide tools everyone can use as we all try to juggle the demands in our lives.
Jackie is a proud Brooklyn native but currently lives in Georgia. She is a children’s book author, loves to travel, is energized being near water, enjoys a good karaoke night, sets a goal of laughing every day – and hates bugs.
Kristina Butler, Executive Director
Kristina Butler, MSHRD, PHR, SHRM-CP is a DEI practitioner and podcaster who is passionate about supporting others in their respective life journeys.
She spent several years in the financial services industry before taking the leap from corporate HR to the non-profit sector to more closely impact her community. She volunteers for a local domestic violence program and still lends her decades of HR experience to support others in their career journeys.
As part of the sandwich generation, she has raised two amazing daughters while playing an integral role in the care of her mother and late father until his passing. She is compassionate and listens without judgement to the stories of fellow caregivers.
Born and raised in Queens, New York she has some interesting life stories to share and often tells of her time in boarding school which comes as a surprise to many.