Leadership That Delivers

Proven Leadership. Real Results.

Attorney. Executive Leader. Public Servant. Mother.

Jeana Jacobs is a proven leader with deep experience in education, labor negotiations, and public policy—delivering real results across government, schools, nonprofits, and labor organizations. She is known for building strong teams, driving accountability, and managing resources responsibly.

As a mother of a high schooler, Jeana understands firsthand the hopes, concerns, and everyday realities families face. She knows what it means to want safe communities, strong schools, and real opportunities for your child—and she is focused on making decisions that ensure a future where the next generation can truly thrive.

That perspective shapes how she leads—bringing urgency, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility to every issue, from education and public safety to economic opportunity and access to care.

A skilled communicator and trained mediator, Jeana brings people together to solve tough problems, strengthen systems, and get things done.

As CEO of a national nonprofit, she advocates in Congress and the courts on behalf of public schools—fighting for students, families, and communities across the country.

A ten-year elected member and former Chair of the Prince George’s County Board of Education, Jeana has a proven track record of leadership right here at home.

She also served 23 years in the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel—demonstrating a lifelong commitment to public safety, strong schools, and leadership you can trust.