Founder and Executive Director

Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver, born and raised in Brighton, Al, where she grew up, at-risk and a statistic in her community. At age 15, pregnant, in an abusive relationship and after a miscarriage, she gave birth to her son at the age 17. She grew up in a gang related community, environment and family. The odds were against her, but God!

Jamie overcame every obstacle sent to destroy her, because of her mother, mentors, teachers and individuals that were placed in her life that challenged her to grow and develop in a positive way.

Ms. Oliver is now the mother of 3 (son, Active-duty US Navy, a daughter in college, and youngest daughter in high school). Ms. Oliver is a college graduate with two associate degrees, Computer Information Systems and Administrative Office Management and formally worked 18 years in Corporate America. Formerly, Ms. Oliver is a Therapeutic Foster Parent,

In 2019, Ms. Oliver decided to change her career path, currently she is a Realtor®, owner of JayO Tax Services and The Founder and Executive Director of The Gatherings MNO Group.

ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

The Gatherings Mentoring Networking Outreach Group is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to serving youth, parenting teens, and foster children in underserved communities. Our services extend to schools and the broader community, aiming to provide vital support and resources where they are needed most.

Our MISSION

The Gatherings MNO Group's mission is to empower underserved youth and young adults, by offering a comprehensive range of services aimed at preventing high-risk behaviors and fostering academic achievement, literacy, social emotional learning and foundational wellness.

SERVICES PROVIDED

EDUCATIONAL
COUNSELING
FOUNDATIONAL WELLNESS
MENTORING
NETWORKING
OUTREACH

Our HISTORY

The Gatherings MNO Group was established in 2021 by Jamie Oliver with the vision of creating impactful programs and services for youth, aimed at fostering positive change, growth, and development within our communities and school systems.

Research indicates a significant need for mentoring and networking opportunities for hundreds of teenage girls and women in our local area and beyond, to support their journey towards leading successful and thriving lives within the community and broader society.

Our organization is committed to bridging the gaps within households, families, and society as a whole, by striving to connect the dots and provide essential support, guidance, and resources to empower individuals to reach their full potential.