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MEET THE AMBASSADORS

The women saving you a seat.

Every Brown Skin Brunchin' chapter is led by a local ambassador who picks the spot, makes the reservation and makes sure nobody sits alone. Get to know the women bringing BSB to their cities.

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THE WOMAN BEHIND THE TABLE

Our Founder

Lillian Jackson

FOUNDER

Lillian Jackson is a nationally recognized champion for building connections and communities for women of color. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and providing resources that help women build companies and live out their daydreams.

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OUR AMBASSADORS

Meet the women hosting your city

Every Brown Skin Brunchin' chapter is led by a local ambassador. She picks the spot, makes the reservation and makes sure nobody sits alone. These are the women bringing BSB to their cities, and we can't wait for you to meet them.

Deidre Steward, Brown Skin Brunchin' Albuquerque ambassador

Deidre Steward

Albuquerque

Milwaukee native and HR pro exploring New Mexico one brunch at a time.

Bianca Mitchell, Brown Skin Brunchin' Chicago ambassador

Bianca Mitchell

Chicago

Clark Atlanta grad, mom of three and world traveler.

Rebecca “Becky” Hodge, Brown Skin Brunchin' Honolulu ambassador

Rebecca “Becky” Hodge

Honolulu

Educator and community builder who dresses up for brunch like it’s an event.

Abrian Benson, Brown Skin Brunchin' Memphis ambassador

Abrian Benson

Memphis

Rust College biology grad, author and decorator who loves bringing women together.

Janet Turner-Ezell, Brown Skin Brunchin' Richmond ambassador

Janet Turner-Ezell

Richmond

Empty nester on a mission to visit all 50 states.

Hazel Williams, Brown Skin Brunchin' Toronto ambassador

Hazel Williams

Toronto

Toronto born and raised, proud mom and champion of women putting themselves first.

Tonya Harris, Brown Skin Brunchin' Buffalo ambassador

Tonya Harris

Buffalo

Daycare owner, business builder and grandmother of four.

Dionne Jones, Brown Skin Brunchin' Cleveland ambassador

Dionne Jones

Cleveland

Case Western grad and Silver Sneakers instructor who leads with love.

Pamela Marie, Brown Skin Brunchin' Huntsville ambassador

Pamela Marie

Huntsville

Retired Army CW4, certified trainer and Louisiana native with Southern hospitality.

DeAnna Burgess, Brown Skin Brunchin' Naples ambassador

DeAnna Burgess

Naples

Dental pro and mom of two who loves reading, writing and staying active.

Laini Patton, Brown Skin Brunchin' San Diego ambassador

Laini Patton

San Diego

Your host for Brown Skin Brunchin' San Diego.

Catrina Lyons, Brown Skin Brunchin' West Palm Beach ambassador

Catrina Lyons

West Palm Beach

FAMU grad and children’s counselor who happily accepts food as payment.

Deanna Grimes, Brown Skin Brunchin' Charleston ambassador

Deanna Grimes

Charleston

Francis Marion grad and foodie who loves travel and Black-owned businesses.

Lorna Marshall, Brown Skin Brunchin' Detroit ambassador

Lorna Marshall

Detroit

Metro Detroit wedding planner and owner of The Planning Exchange.

Lauren “Lori” Archie, Brown Skin Brunchin' Indianapolis ambassador

Lauren “Lori” Archie

Indianapolis

Risk management director who loves a good bourbon and a good book.

Ahna Carry, Brown Skin Brunchin' Naples ambassador

Ahna Carry

Naples

Health data analyst, bikini competitor and mom of two from Pittsburgh.

L. Denise Coleman, Brown Skin Brunchin' Tampa ambassador

L. Denise Coleman

Tampa

Higher ed consultant, college mentor and proud GiGi who loves a Caribbean getaway.

Sharon Grayson, Brown Skin Brunchin' Chattanooga ambassador

Sharon Grayson

Chattanooga

Native Chattanoogan in medical administration, now studying psychology.

Quiana London, Brown Skin Brunchin' Honolulu ambassador

Quiana London

Honolulu

Hospitality grad, wellness advocate and president of Mocha Moms Hawaii.

Angie Pate, Brown Skin Brunchin' Las Vegas ambassador

Angie Pate

Las Vegas

Retired after 29 years in law enforcement, now all about travel and crafting.

Allison Rivera, Brown Skin Brunchin' Raleigh/Durham ambassador

Allison Rivera

Raleigh/Durham

Navy veteran, chemist and STEM advocate who makes wreaths and earrings for fun.

Rochell Elliston, Brown Skin Brunchin' Toronto ambassador

Rochell Elliston

Toronto

Social services pro, concert lover and road trip mom from North York.

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