About

WISE is a small but mighty team. They work hard to help formerly incarcerated, and incarcerated women understand their felonies does not define who they are. They just made a wrong decision.

WISE - Women Initiating Success Envisioned, Inc.

"In 2010, the former Urban League of San Diego County CEO saved my life. And because he saved my life all those years ago, this gave me my opportunity to be able to help save over 2,000 women's lives." 

Read my bio here…

Jackie Reed
Dept. Of Corrections Number X30888, and CEO of WISE.

Team

  • Jackie Reed

    CEO / Founder / Chief Advocate

    Jackie is the chief advocate for “her ladies” - doing whatever it takes to help them move beyond their past and get a successful start in their lives.

    Read her full bio here.

  • Fred Moore

    Psychosocial Services

    Fred works with clients to help them know they can be successful, productive members of society.

  • Francisco Gonzalez

    Financial Literacy Counselor

    Francisco helps them with banking and saving and I help them with employment which includes: resumes, interview techniques, and dressing for success. We also focus on education and making sure we can help them get their GED or High School Diploma.

Board of Directors

  • Jackie Reed - President and CEO

  • Paul Burnham - Retired Law Enforcement (Board Chair)

  • Dr. Rosie Robinson - Pastor Of the Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic Faith

  • Dr. Pat Maruca - Pt Loma Nazarene University Associate Professor of Education

  • Keiara Auzenne - SIO Director of Diversity Initiatives at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

  • Amy Jellison - Branch Service Manager California Bank and Trust

Partners

WISE would like to thank the following persons, groups, companies, agencies, and officials for supporting the Women's Re-entry Program.

(We are always looking for new partners - don't hesitate to contact us!)