Meet Our Board Members
Jolanda Jackson, Founder/Executive Director
BS in Rehabilitation Counseling and Services from Florida State University
"No alarm clock needed. My passion wakes me."
-Eric Thomas
Meet The Founder
Jolanda Jackson is the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Karing For A Cause Inc. (KFAC). With a deep-rooted passion for bridging the gap in access to resources for underserved and underrepresented communities, Jolanda's mission is driven by both her professional experience and her personal journey with lupus.
A graduate of The Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Services, Jolanda brings over 14 years of experience in the social service field. She has served more than 2,000 youth and adults in roles spanning child protection investigation, child and adult case management, and youth enrichment and education program implementation.
Her most profound inspiration for founding KFAC comes from her 17+ year journey with lupus. Through living with this chronic illness, Jolanda intimately understands the challenges of navigating pre-diagnosis uncertainty, treatment management, and the daily responsibilities of life. Her experiences have equipped her with a unique ability to empathize with the mental, physical, social, emotional, and financial tolls that chronic diseases impose.
Jolanda’s ultimate goal is to increase disease awareness, chronic disease education, health and financial literacy within the community. She is dedicated to helping others develop healthy habits, access essential community resources, and secure adequate nutrition — all vital elements for prevention, early detection, disease management, and improving quality of life.
As an active member of RAY (Research Action Network) and LRAN (Lupus Research Action Network) through the Lupus Foundation of America, Jolanda continues to advocate for more research, data collection, funding, and policy changes to improve outcomes for everyone affected by lupus.
Jolanda believes that "No one truly knows the journey like those who have traveled the road." Her work with KFAC reflects this belief, offering genuine support and resources to those living with or affected by chronic illness.
“We do what we do BECAUSE KFAC CARES!!”
Altrichia Wilcox, MSW
Altrichia Wilcox is a fierce, millennial entrepreneur, and change agent. With a clear mission of helping young girls and women to succeed, Altrichia leads with love, creativity and a mindset of faith and optimism. After successfully launching a swimwear brand, Allusions by A.Lekay Swimwear, Wilcox was able to couple her love for fashion and passion to empower women! Through organically building a lifestyle fashion brand, it led her to reach the masses. As a result, she was able to market and promote herself to stretch beyond the world of fashion.
As highly sought speaker, Altrichia had spoken on stages at Essence Gestiveal, Black Enterprise’s Women of Power Summit and even invited to the White House for the 2016 State of Women Summit for her influence and ability to impact!
Her mantra is simple “success is my only option.” Her lifestyle of women empowerment encourages girls and women around the world! She has epitomized what it means to turn a roadblock into a stepping stone and thrive!
She obtained her Master of Social Work Degree from Florida A&M in 2011. In 2009, she graduated with her Bachelor of Social Degree from Florida State University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and lives everyday to serve others. She is a loving mother of 2 and devoted wife.
Cashe
Cashe Lawson serves as Regional Administrator for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida. In his role as Regional Administrator, Mr. Lawson provides administrative oversight of Devereux Florida’s residential and community programs. He has been in the Child Welfare/Behavioral Health field for 16 years. Over his career he has served as a Direct Support Professional, Child Protective Investigator, Licensing Specialist, Licensing & Placement Supervisor, and Business Development Manager, prior to moving into operations as Program Director of the Orlando Campus. He currently holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and master’s degree in Public Service Leadership. He has served in various capacities within the organization, where he has served as a Champion for Servant Leadership, and currently serving as a committee member of the National DEI committee. He has been very instrumental in the startup of both committees, on both a local and national level.
Mr. Lawson holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida International University, and a Master of Science in Public Service Leadership. He has been very instrumental in implementing processes to improve quality standards within the organization. He brings a great deal of experience and knowledge, that has contributed to programs exceling in meeting Joint Commission, AHCA and other regulatory reviews.
Crystal
Certifications and Accountability
