The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Board of Directors announces the appointment of Gail Jackson-Blount as board President. The 46-year-old MWPC is the nation’s oldest and nonpartisan women’s political action organization committed to increasing the number of women elected to public office and appointed to public policy positions.
“I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Gail, who is an experienced professional who understands and is committed to advancing the values of MWPC,” said Meg Hogan, outgoing president of MWPC. “As the first African American woman to serve in this role, we are excited about the leadership and fresh perspective she will bring.” Jackson-Blount previously served as vice president of the organization.
“I am thrilled by the opportunity to serve in the role of president with such a vibrant and diverse group of women, particularly at a time when women’s parity and electoral progress demand that we do more, and I applaud MWPC’s participation in the recent historic women’s march,” said Jackson-Blount. “Our goal is to continue being present, actively involved in getting women from all walks of life elected to public office, and working in collaboration with others to grow and preserve our hard-fought gains in women’s rights. We must work even harder to encourage and support women’s involvement in public service at every level.”
Jackson-Blount is the president of Gail Jackson Communications, where she provides strategic communications programs, new business development and fundraising for public and private companies. She has served as chief community outreach strategist for Martha Coakley’s US Senate Campaign, senior director of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, executive director for Community Outreach and Political Affairs for 2004 Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), director of the Ad Club Foundation, executive director of communications at Roxbury Community College, public information director at Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., and as global communications consultant for Wang Laboratories, Inc. She also has held positions in city and state government and supports organizations and programs that foster the development of young girls and women. She lives in Quincy with her husband, Ray Blount.
