Jameeta Youngblood

Jameeta is a proud, native New Orleanian with an affinity for service to her community.  Ms. Youngblood earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Nicholls State University in 2004, followed by a Masters in Business Administration in 2007. While pursuing her MBA, Ms. Youngblood received Master Advisor certification from Nicholls State University, which allowed her to advise undergraduate students on issues concerning education. She utilized her organizational skills as secretary of the MBA Association, a position that enabled her to help revamp a successful network among students, alumni, and faculty.

 

Ms. Youngblood is the Assistant Operations Director at 89.9FM WWNO radio station (NPR’s New Orleans affiliate). In this position she has helped to enhance WWNO’s financial strength by supporting the corporate underwriting program, which accounts for one third of WWNO’s income.

 

Ms. Youngblood’s talents were recently acknowledged and sought after in the position of secretary for WWNO’s Community Advisory Board. She also serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Urban League Young Professionals, Director of Membership for EngageNOLA for 2011, and sits on the Board for the New Orleans Women’s Shelter.