Jacqueline Russell Williams has been a staunch supporter of education for nearly 40 years. She is currently a Trustee and a member of the Women’s Board Presidents’ Council for the Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY). During her tenure with BCNY, she has served on the Board of Trustees Executive Committee, Co-Chaired the Development Committee and was the President of the Women’s Board. Jackie has also served as Chairman of the Development Committee on the Board of Trustees for both Suffield Academy and The Windward School.
Jackie received her Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College. Following college, she went on to work at Conde Nast Publications and was the Beauty Editor of SELF Magazine.
Jackie lives in New York City with her husband, Architect, Pietro Cicognani. She has three married sons, four granddaughters, and two stepdaughters.