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Michael Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Education Degree from Rockford University and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Campbell started his career in education as a classroom teacher. He later served ans the District Mathematics Coordinator for Rockford IL 52 schools. Later, Mr. Campbell served as Director and founding principal of CICS’ Lloyd Bond School in Chicago. He retired as an administrator at Bloom Township High School in Chicago Heights. Mr. Campbell is a founding MHF Board Member.
Sylvia Reedy Gist holds Bachelor's and Master of Science degrees from Chicago State University and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in History and Philosophy of Education from the University of Chicago. She has teaching experience in secondary schools, technical colleges, and higher education. Her administrative experience includes serving as a Coordinator of Technology Education, Department Chair of Technology Education, and the College of Education Dean at Chicago State University. Among her publications are Educating a Southern Rural Community: A History of Schooling for Blacks in Holmes County, Mississippi, 1870 – 1993 (1995), and Miseducating Blacks in a Southern Rural Community: The Case of Holmes County, Mississippi (2023). Dr. Gist is a founding MHF Board member and serves as President and Executive Director.
Edwin Gist holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University, did graduate studies at Chicago State University, and is a certified public accountant (CPA). He worked as an accountant and internal auditor for various federal agencies and currently serves as a financial consultant for various private firms. Mr. Gist is a founding MHF Board member and serves as the MHF Treasurer.
Jennifer Gist has spent her career helping companies tailor their marketing strategies, increase brand recognition, and gain market share. Currently, she executes communication and media strategies that amplify impact for Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
In addition to her humanitarian experience, Jennifer has deep expertise in the consumer packaged goods and restaurant industries, having worked with nationally distributed brands and major retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, Ulta Beauty, and Chicago Public Schools. She is also an entrepreneurial spirit having founded The Frock Shop, a Chicago-based clothing store.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in International Marketing and is pursuing her Master's in Integrated Marketing and Communications at Northwestern University. She currently resides in Chicago and loves attending concerts, staying active and spending time with family.
Jennifer is a founding MHF member and currently serves as the Secretary.
.Jacquline Saffold holds a Master of Science Degree in Administration and Supervision from Jackson (MS) State University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi Valley State University.
Jackie is a lifelong resident of Holmes County, MS, where she worked in the public school district as a classroom teacher, lead teacher, principal, and, recently, as an administrator. Her favorite Biblical scripture is: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me: Philippians 4:13.
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