Meet Our Team
Executive Director
Jessica Jones | jessica@bomlafriends.org
Jessica Jones is a nonprofit strategist and philanthropy leader with more than a decade of experience partnering with executives and boards to advance sustainable, equity-centered impact. She specializes in designing revenue strategies, cultivating transformational donor relationships, and strengthening organizational systems, helping organizations collectively secure more than $100 million in funding.
Her career began in direct service, where experiencing the loss of critical programs due to funding gaps shaped her commitment to sustainability and purpose-driven leadership. Jessica is most inspired by the transformation that occurs when resources are intentionally invested in communities.
She holds an MBA from Texas A&M University - Commerce and a B.S. in Human Services from the University of North Texas.
College Bound Advisor
Misty Williams, M.ED. | misty@bomlafriends.org
Born in Dallas, Texas, Misty Williams is a product of Dallas Independent School District. After graduating from H. Grady Spruce High School, Misty continued her education at the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies and two master’s degrees—one in Higher Education and another in School Counseling.
Misty began her professional journey as an academic advisor at University of Texas at Dallas. It was during her time at UT-Dallas that Misty decided she could make a greater impact on students’ academic trajectory by working with younger age groups. The transition to K-12 brought Misty to Cedar Hill ISD for three years, then later as a middle school counselor for the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy.
Misty Williams has led the College Bound Advisory Program for the FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy since its inception in 2018. Through her efforts, our young men secure over $8.7 million dollars annually in scholarships and grants.
