Linda McFarland Jennings (2009)

Community Involvement:
As a Philanthropic donor to Miles College; numerous students athletes will benefit from this generous, financial investment, and our personal daily commitment to Miles College.


Educational Background:

• Received BS Degree in Social Work from Miles College, 2000.
• Graduate Magna Cum Laude.
• Additional Studies - Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Bible Institute, 2009.

Honors and Awards:

• President of the Honors Curriculum while attending Miles College.
• Mayor Langford Award, 1966.
• Miles College Booster Club of the Year, 2005.
• Keep Birmingham Beautiful Award for Ridgeview Estates Community, 2008.

Affiliations (Civic, Social, Academic):

• Member Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, Fairfield, Alabama.
• Member of Women to Women Ministry, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.
• Fairfield Industrial High School Alumni Association Class Representative (Class of 1968).
• Westfield Heritage Foundation, Inc. Board Member.
• Ridgeview Homeowners Association, Executive Board Member (Horticulture).
• Miles College National Alumni Association, Inc., Recording Secretary.
• Miles College Alumni - Birmingham Chapter, Member.
• Miles College Golden Bears Booster Club, Inc., Publicity Chairperson.
• Fairfield Industrial High School "LEGEND" (Draping Ceremony June 12, 2009 / Fairfield Civic Center)
• Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter.

Civic:

• Volunteer for the Red Cross assisting Hurricane Katrina victims.
• Corporate Campaign Officer for United Way. 1993

Occupation:

• United Parcel Service, Operations Manager.
• Retired from United Parcel Service after twenty-five years of dedicated service and many advancements, 1995.

Personal Achievements:

• Married to Joe Jennings, Sr., Both are graduates of Fairfield Industrial High School and proud parents of three children: Tarell, Tammie, Joe, Jr., and six grandchildren.

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