Just a Little Girl from Savannah, GA

Charletta Wilson Jacks began as a Southern girl who grew up to be a strategist in the community and in life. She’s a champion for all, not just a select few. No matter who you are, she will root you on. As a cheerleader in high school, captain of the Varsity squad for two years and Miss Homecoming at Alfred E. Beach High School, she has always brought the energy.

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The quality that she carries over from her cheer life that has led to her success is being able to meet people where they are. She’s able to sense determination and spirit, bringing agape love and true friendship. She prides herself on being able to lead anyone, including different types of people because each person brings her own value to the world. “I’ll judge you based on my experience with you, not on someone else’s opinion.”

A big believer in sisterhood, Jacks mentioned that in AKA, the sisters had to bond together to survive on campus. She is such a thoughtful person and often mails a card or handwritten note to members of the sorority. Her gift lies in this level of care. She is able to remember almost every member’s name along with some interesting fact about them. “People can see that I’m a Sister’s Sister. I care about who you are and what your heart is like,” she told our publisher and AKA member Michelle Taylor Willis.

Michelle Taylor Willis notes Jacks shows high level of discernment. At this point Jacks says that protecting her peace is paramount. She is able to discern a person’s gifts and decides what to say in each situation, meeting people where they are. “I know how I need to respond to protect who I am,” she says.

MTW: I really love that you responded to the question about who you are without just giving a title. So many of us define ourselves with how people see us.

CWJ: You have to do a self-assessment. I always try to bring my authentic self to the table. My grandmother told me that though things may not always work out but people will know the definition of you. If I’ve shown you who I am, no one else can define me.

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