Board of Directors

Dr. Pamela Jacquet is the co-founder and president of The Illinois Jacquet Foundation®, leading efforts to preserve the legacy of her father, jazz legend Illinois Jacquet.

Nikki Davis, granddaughter of Illinois Jacquet, is dedicated to preserving his legacy through jazz education and her work with the Illinois Jacquet Foundation. She also works in healthcare, specializing in operations and technology program management, and holds an MBA from Long Island University.

Melissa Hughes has been a key member of The Illinois Jacquet Foundation’s Board since 2010, leading event planning, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. Based in Scottsdale, she brings her expertise from With a Twist Consulting, LLC to support the Foundation’s growth and outreach.

John Henry supports the Illinois Jacquet Foundation with project management and communications. A lifelong jazz enthusiast, he is passionate about youth empowerment through music and sports. He currently works as a Senior Project Manager across IT, finance, sports, and entertainment sectors.