Mary Jo Jacobs Named as BGCNR Board President

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Contact: Lutonya Russell-Humes

Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle

914-235-3736

New Rochelle—The Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle’s (BGCNR)Board of Directors has elected Mary Jo Jacobs as the next Board President. Ms. Jacobs succeeds Jamie Deustch,

Ms. Jacobs has served on the board since August 2015 which included a period as Vice President. When describing her goals for the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, Ms. Jacobs says, “I deeply value the mission of this amazing institution and its impact on the children in our community. My priority is to continue to develop the board as we embark on a strategic plan for the Club. We are at a pivotal juncture in the organization. Our programs have grown and deepened, so it is critical that we provide strong governance from individuals with varied backgrounds and skills who can continue to help us serve the kids who need us most.”

Ms. Jacobs is Vice President at USI Insurance Services. She has been an engaged member of the New Rochelle community working in leadership and fundraising roles with various New Rochelle PTAs, was a former District 11 candidate for the Westchester County Legislature, and has directed children’s programming through the public schools and her church. Ms. Jacobs brings a wealth of experience in human resources, as well as an understanding of the New Rochelle community.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of New Rochelle has served the community for 89 years. The Clubs provides programs for more than 2,800 youth in the areas of fitness and recreation, character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, health and life skills.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle, call Lutonya Russell-Humes at 914- 235-3736.