EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

maryjo@habitatmadisonclark.org

Mary Jo Hatchett is the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, where she leads our team to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to families in need. With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit housing sector, Mary Jo has dedicated her career to helping individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds find stable housing solutions.  For Mary Jo, the mission is clear: Seeking to put God's love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Her unwavering dedication is rooted in belief of the transformative power of homeownership and the foundation of success and profound hope it provides for our deserving families. 

For Mary Jo, the mission of Habitat for Humanity is not merely a job but a deeply personal conviction. She firmly believes that every individual deserves the fundamental right to a stable and decent home and the sense of belonging that comes with a homeownership. This core principle fuels her commitment to the organization's goals. She works day in and day out, to transform this mission and vision into a reality for countless families in the Madison and Clark counties, striving to ensure that the dream of homeownership is attainable for all who need it.

FUND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

mel@habitatmadisonclark.org

Mel Jackson, our Fund Development Coordinator, joined Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties in November 2024, bringing with her a heart full of compassion, creativity, and a deep desire to serve others. Though new to the nonprofit world, Mel has a strong background in communication and editing, with over 15 years of experience in the field. Before joining Habitat, Mel worked at the University of Kentucky as an editor for Internal Audit and holds an English degree from Harvard University. Her unique blend of academic insight and practical skills makes her an incredible asset to our team.

As our Fund Development Coordinator, Mel leads efforts to raise the vital funding needed to build safe, affordable housing. She coordinates events, manages public relations, oversees our social media presence, writes grants, meets with partner families, and supports nearly every aspect of our work.  Whether she’s behind the scenes or rolling up her sleeves on the job site, Mel is passionate about Habitat’s core vision of, “Providing a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”