JANA STOKES
Educator/Advocate/Counselor/CEO
As a former educator and Special Education Advocate, I have worked collaboratively with educators, Student Support Teams (SST),and parents to provide opportunities to service the whole student’s individual achievement. With an abundance of knowledge for IDEA and FAPE requirements I will be able to assist you and your child. I believe that I would be an asset to the development of an effective Individualized Education Program . Advocating for your family would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist your child's education and expand my skill set
BOARD MEMBERS
TANGELA ROBINSON
Marketing Analyst, Banking, Financial Specialist
Tangela holds a degree in Finance and brings extensive expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning to the board. Her background strengthens the organization’s fiscal oversight and ensures responsible stewardship of resources. Ms. Robinson volunteers for the kidney transplant community, bringing a strong commitment to patient advocacy and healthcare equity. As an advocate and recipient for kidney transplant patients, she champions initiatives that promote education, early intervention, and access to life-saving treatments for children also. Her work reflects a deep compassion for those affected by kidney disease and a belief in empowering patients through support and policy change.
Jacquie McLendon
,Zoologist, Food Scientist, Logistics
Jacqueline McLendon, a native of southeast Georgia, is the daughter of Talmadge and Betty Stuckey-McLendon. Being the eldest child, values of responsibility, loyalty, and thoroughness were instilled. Upon graduating from high school, she matriculated at The Fort Valley State College earning a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. Principles instilled while growing up were guideposts for her as a young adult when she entered the work world after graduate studies at the University of Georgia. She began a career as a Food Technologist in the field of food manufacturing.
Currently Jacqueline is employed as the corporate Food Safety & Quality Assurance Auditor with Bakkavor USA working remotely out of the company’s Charlotte, NC headquarters. This decades long career includes stints with Fortune 200 companies such as Procter & Gamble,The Hershey Company, and The Coca-Cola Company and with the
world’s largest privately held employer, Cargill, Inc. She has held management roles in Product Supply and Field Operations platforms.
Earl Clark
Human Resources, Service Specialist, Human Resource Coordinator
Earl is a human resource professional who is responsible for keeping and interpreting financial records. He specializes with accounts are responsible for a wide range of finance-related tasks, either for individual clients or for larger businesses and organizations employing them. Internal and external auditors are also closely related.
Earl ensures the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations with nonprofits with offering guidance on cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and fundraising expertise.
Sheri Walker
EMT, First Response, Homeless Social Worker
Sheri is a first responder for individuals who in the early stages of an incident are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment, including emergency response, as well as emergency management, public health, clinical care, public works, and other skilled support personnel that provide immediate support services during prevention, response, and recovery operations. She is a senior at Georgia State University handling case management in homeless shelters, working as mental health or substance abuse counselors, or advocating for resources at the macro level, social workers serve the homeless in various ways
Chesney "Chachi" Butler
District 4, Twiggs County Board of Education | Founder, Angels of Mercy | Co-Owner, Freedom Fireworks
Chesney “Chachi” Butler, a proud Twiggs County resident and 2001 graduate of Twiggs County High School, is part of the District 4 seat on the Twiggs County Board of Education. With over 20 years of experience in business, Chesney has contributed to his community through his roles at Angels of Mercy and Freedom Fireworks, providing jobs, scholarships, and support for local educational programs.
Chesney’s dedication extends beyond his professional life; he has served as a youth pastor, coordinated food and toy drives, and passionately supports youth education. His commitment to the belief that “Education Is Currency” enhances educational opportunities for all children in Twiggs County. Chesney is eager to give back to the community that shaped him and seeks to create a brighter future for local students.