Resource Develompent Team

Jackie Merrick

Philanthropy Officer

Prior to joining Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area, she was the Director of Development for Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG), a vocational and residential program for adults with special needs. Jackie also served the State of Texas with her role as Director of Scheduling and Advance for Governor Greg Abbott as well as with her time working with the Texas Economic Development Corporation as the Director of Investor Events. She began her career in banking, lending, and investment services, working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and Texas Capital Bank.

Born a native Texan in El Paso, Jackie spent most of her childhood in Cedar Park, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Jackie has a passion for serving others and spending time with her family. She and her two children enjoy spending time outdoors with their dogs and spend lots of time at the baseball fields and FFA events.