Jackie Schott has been appointed to the 2016 Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire Board of Directors, a nonprofit organization.

Jackie grew up in the Bradenton Florida area before earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida.  SheI has spent the last 6+ years working in the tourism and hospitality industry as a marketing and PR professional. She is currently the Director of Online Communications for North Point Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company. Jackie was an active member of the Junior League of Savannah for 8 years and is still involved as a sustaining member of the league.  In addition to the league, she has been an active member of the community serving as Admissions Chair for the Savannah Food & Wine Festival since 2013, Committee Chair of the American Cancer Society's 2012 Evening of Hope Gala, and committee member for Paint the Town Red, a campaign benefiting the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross in 2010, 2011, and 2013. Jackie was the 1st recipient of the Junior League of Savannah's Lucy Barrow McIntire Provisional Member of the Year Award as well as receiving the honor of being the 1st recipient of the Tourism Leadership Council President’s Award.

The Ronald McDonald House provides over 4200 family nights each year at our “home away from home” for critically ill and injured children and their families.  Families come from across Georgia, from our neighboring southeastern states, and from many other areas of the United States to stay during the hospitalization of their child.  It is a very special home that opens its doors during a time of need. Savannah’s Ronald McDonald House is conveniently located across the street from the Children’s Hospital of the Memorial Hospital System, and just down the Road from St. Joseph Candler Hospital.  When a child is sick, the entire family is affected.  Having a “home base” minutes from the patient’s bedside gives a sense of comfort and security during emotionally trying periods.
 
"I am truly honored to join such a prestigious board of directors," said Jackie Schott. "I look forward to being a part of this wonderful team and sharing the mission of the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire with the community."

The 19-member RMHC of the Coastal Empire board, led by President Lynn Brennan, also includes Lisa Pinyan, Ashley Dodd, Geoffrey Smith, Rebecca Page, Amy Henderson, Drew Ambos, Donna Sapp Ball, Ed Bradley, Dr. Sarah Brawner, Sherry Danello, Carter Eubank, Richard Gernier Jr., Bill Lee, Cecilia Russo, Monica Spells, Gary Stanberry, Allen Williams and Lisa Dean.