Meet Letetia

Letetia Daniels Jackson is a lifelong advocate, coalition builder, and community leader who has dedicated her career to expanding opportunity, strengthening civic participation, and delivering meaningful results for families across Alabama and the South.

Letetia has led nationally recognized efforts to advance authentic community engagement, public policy reform, and systems change. Her work has helped community leaders understand their collective power, navigate complex policy processes, and win lasting victories that improve lives. She has partnered with local organizations, national foundations, and regional coalitions to build the capacity of everyday people to shape the decisions that affect their communities.

South Alabama Black Women's Roundtable

Letetia is the convener of the South Alabama Black Women's Roundtable, an affiliate of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable. Through this intergenerational leadership and mentoring initiative, she has helped cultivate a new generation of Black women leaders committed to civic engagement, economic empowerment, and community progress.

Historic Supreme Court Case

That victory made history in 2024 when Alabama elected a second Black member of Congress for the first time. Letetia's courage and leadership in that fight reflect her unwavering commitment to fair representation and the fundamental right to vote.

Public Health & Equity Leadership

Throughout her career, Letetia has led major public health and equity initiatives, including directing multi-million-dollar programs funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to reduce health disparities and strengthen advocacy in underserved communities. She has trained and mentored advocates across the Southern region, equipping them with the tools to win policy changes that promote healthier neighborhoods, stronger families, and greater economic stability.

Civic & Board Leadership

Letetia's commitment to service is reflected in her extensive board and civic leadership. She currently serves as Treasurer of the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority, helping guide the revitalization and economic growth of downtown Dothan. She serves on the boards of HBCU Green Fund and Family Values @ Work, advancing environmental sustainability and family-friendly workplace policies nationwide, and Fair Elections Center, protecting voting rights and expanding ballot access.

She is an active leader within Alabama Forward, a statewide civic engagement network, and a Steering Committee Member of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable. In her hometown, she is a former President and Vice President of the Dothan Association of Women's Clubs, Vice-President of the Les Vingt Socialete Club, and a Charter Member of Future PAC.

Education & Family

Letetia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University. She and her husband, Michael, are active members of Dothan Community Church and are proud to call Dothan home.