S Jamila Buckner

Jack and Jill of America is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

I have held a number of positions at the chapter and Regional levels of the organization such as Chapter VP, Protocol Chair, and Regional Teen Advisor. I have assisted in organizing and implementing hands on fundraising, grant… Show more

Jack and Jill of America is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2-19, dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

I have held a number of positions at the chapter and Regional levels of the organization such as Chapter VP, Protocol Chair, and Regional Teen Advisor. I have assisted in organizing and implementing hands on fundraising, grant solicitation, and community service projects for groups in the Greater SF Bay Area and in the Far West Region. Show less

Serve as a leader in a 1500+ member congregation in various ministries to address educating youth; assisting families, adults, and seniors; as well as community outreach to the City of Oakland and surrounding communities.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) was founded on a mission comprised of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception more than a century ago. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life… Show more

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) was founded on a mission comprised of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception more than a century ago. Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind". Show less

The Pacific Boychoir Academy is:

an all-boys day school for grades 4-8, where choral music and academics are equal partners in education; an after-school choir program for grades Pre K-12 that brings the PBA experience to Bay Area boys from preschool through high school; and a Grammy Award-winning performing arts program of international renown.

As a member of the Board, I serve in an advisory capacity in the areas of enrollment, fund development, and leadership.