Meliah Bowers Jefferson

Meliah Bowers Jefferson is the Executive Director of the Jolley Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating a more just, compassionate, and vibrant community for all by focusing on programing that addresses systemic poverty and discrimination. Meliah brings to the Jolley Foundation 17 years of professional experience as a lawyer, mediator, and community advocate. After surviving a widow-maker heart attack at 33, Meliah became engaged in health equity initiatives at a local and national level. She currently serves on the boards of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, the Greenville Theatre, and the SC Board of Paralegal Certification.