Dr. Chantelle Bonds-Jackson, DBA, MBA
Dr. Chantelle Bonds-Jackson, DBA, MBA, is an accomplished nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in youth development and organizational management. Currently serving as Area Director and Training Liaison for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, she oversees multiple Club sites, guiding program implementation, staff development, and community engagement initiatives. Her leadership focuses on empowering young people and creating environments where resilience, growth, and opportunity thrive.
A product of youth development programs herself, Dr. Bonds-Jackson grew up participating in the Boys & Girls Club and Streets Ministries in South Memphis. These early experiences shaped her lifelong commitment to supporting underserved communities, providing mentorship, and fostering pathways for youth to succeed. She also contributes her expertise to Room in the Inn Memphis, reinforcing her dedication to service and community impact beyond her formal role.
Dr. Bonds-Jackson holds a Doctor of Business Administration from National University, as well as an MBA and an MPA, and is a published author of The Spark Inside: A Journal for Brave & Bright Kids. Her professional philosophy prioritizes meaningful impact over numerical metrics, focusing on building capacity, cultivating leadership in others, and creating lasting change in the lives of young people. Her work exemplifies the power of lived experience translated into purposeful leadership and advocacy.
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• Forbes blk
• Omega Nu Lambda
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• Independence University - MBA
• Golden Key International Honour Society
• Young Professionals Council Greater Memphis Chamber
• The National Society of Leadership and Success
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis
• Room in the End Memphis
• Streets Ministries
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the early lessons in strength and resilience I learned growing up in South Memphis. My dedication to the nonprofit sector has always been driven by impact rather than recognition. For me, youth development is more than a program or a career—it is a lifeline. Every young person I encounter reflects a part of my own story: the challenges, the aspirations, and the untapped potential. Having lived those experiences myself, I am deeply attuned to their journeys. These connections inspire my work, fuel my passion, and keep me grounded in my purpose.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
For young women entering the nonprofit sector, I would advise not to measure success by numbers or headlines. True success is simple: if you can reach one child, touch one life, or help one young person recognize their worth and potential, every long day and sacrifice becomes worthwhile. While metrics are important, I measure success by the impact we make on individuals’ lives—because that is what ultimately matters most.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in nonprofit work today is that success is often judged by metrics and numbers rather than by the real, personal impact on the people we serve. At the same time, there is a tremendous opportunity to re-center youth development as a lifeline—focusing on meaningful individual outcomes and the ways we can truly transform lives.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide both my work and personal life are impact, compassion, resilience, connection, and purpose. These principles shape how I engage with others, approach challenges, and remain focused on creating meaningful change.
Locations
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
Memphis, TN 38141