Irkston Robert Jackson III

President

Irkston Robert Jackson III holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Berkeley College, and has extensive skills and experience in the Leadership, Mentoring, Managing and Human Resources realms, which was obtain while working in Corporate America. Robert is passionate about providing individuals with skill sets to enhance their social status and leading them to greater opportunities. Receiving various United States Presidential awards for volunteering while in Corporate America, Robert developed a passion for giving back to the community and working with individuals at educational and income levels. After many years of conducting skill set presentations at Clara White Missions of Jacksonville, Florida, and substituting at various elementary school throughout Jacksonville, Robert created Developed 2 Overcome, Inc., a 501 (C) (3) non-profit company, with the objective of providing skill sets to individuals of all ages. Robert is currently the Mentor Chairperson of the Southern Association of Basketball Official Association, and mentors three individuals in the Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy. 

Dr. Leonora C. Austin

Vice President

Dr. Leonora C. Austin is passionate about assisting students in realizing their dreams through education, training, counseling, and coaching. Dr. Austin retired from IBM as an IT professional and is a former adjunct college professor. She currently works as an independent contractor educating and training people with disabilities to prepare them for the workforce and to assist them in maintaining their employment. Dr. Austin earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration, International Business, a Doctor of Christian Counseling, and a Doctor of Ministry. She also earned a MBA, Masters, Information Systems Management, and other degrees. She is a certified Aromatherapist, American Association of Drugless Practitioners and Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, life coach, an author, a REIKI master (energy work) and an Army veteran.

Wanda A. Jackson

Secretary

Wanda A. Jackson grew up in Brooklyn, New York, a native New Yorker, calling New Jersey home for the past 23 years. She is a product of the New York public school system, graduating from John Dewey High School. She earned a Business Management Degree at Berkeley College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. In 2005, she was listed among Who’s Who of the Berkeley College Alumni Association. Wanda maintains strong family ties while juggling a demanding, fast-paced career in the financial industry for over 30 years. She found time to lend support to the community through activities such as the Princeton Committee of UNCF, which she had been a member for 10 years and chaired for 5 years. She was recognized by the Concerned Women of Brooklyn, Inc. in 2007 for her Humanitarian work. She is currently a volunteer of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Bank of America Community Outreach.

Yvonne Childress

Treasurer

Yvonne Childress is a native of New Jersey. She is an exercise enthusiast and a graduate of Thomas Edison State College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She earned her Master’s in Business Administration at Monmouth University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. She is currently employed by the County of Somerset as the director of fiscal operations.

Peter Sibblies

Parliamentary

Upon retirement from the United States Army, Mr. Sibblies joined the Verizon in the late 70’s as a technician and climbing the ladder to management. Mr. Sibblies then transitioned to working with the mentally challenged to support their personal growth and accomplishments. Peter has spent the last 30 years giving hope and showing there is an alternative to drug and alcohol abuse by speaking at prisons, shelters, and rehabilitation facilities throughout the country. Peter has a passion for ensuring that policy and procedures are adhered to, and that all are given an equal opportunity to share their thoughts.