Jackie Perrault is strong advocate for mentoring. In her time as Director of JWBC she has implemented innovating programs and processes that have elevated the center to become top in the nation. Jackie has spearheaded programs such as the Innovative Day of Service, Hyperconnected Mentoring, and Peer Pitch.

Jackie graduated top of her class from the University of North Florida (UNF) with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a focus on Public Relations. She is a member of the 2018 class of JAX MVP for the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and is a graduate of the 11^th cohort of the JAX Bridges program. Jackie also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC), Women Business Owners of North Florida (WBO) and Ladies Executive Golf Society (LEGS), and serves on the committee for Female Founders Forum and is a member of the Jacksonville Women’s Network (JWN).