Her Story
About Jackie
Jackie Joyner is a real estate investor and landlord who has managed properties since 2003. In this role, she handles tenant applications, background checks, and works with organizations such as Section 8 Housing to provide subsidized housing support. She also brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare, where she has served as a certified homemaker and nursing assistant, completed LPN coursework, and maintained CPR certification. Her work focuses on one-on-one client care, including medication management, daily living assistance, community outings, and behavioral data tracking for clients with autism. Jackie earned degrees in general studies, behavioral health sciences, and business management. She graduated cum laude, made the Dean's List, received scholarships, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Her professional values center on treating others with fairness, integrity, and honesty, which she credits along with consistency, determination, and motivation for her long-term success. She has volunteered with AmeriCorps in the 1990s, the Family and Children's Agency, and church youth leadership programs.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jackie
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would say consistency and being a team player. Determination and motivation take you a long way. I stuck with it until I achieved my certificates and degrees, even when I had to go part-time because of bills.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Just be driven. Whatever you put your mind to, you stick to it. Determination and motivation take you a long way. I was diligent and motivated even when I needed to pay bills and could only take classes part-time.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Treating others the way I would love to be treated, with fairness, integrity, and honesty. This has helped me keep jobs and maintain rapport with people over the years.
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