ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Roschelle Gibson!
BIOGRAPHY
I am Roschelle Gibson, I am the proud daughter of Mr. Roosevelt and Mrs. Geneva Gibson of Jackson. I am 36 years old and a mother of Zaria ,9 years old daughter. I have lived in Byram about 12 years. I graduated from Lanier High School, Jackson, MS. I obtained my Bachelors in Business Administration, at Belhaven University in 2014. I also obtained my Masters in Business Administration, 2017, at Delta State University. I have a Level 3 Certification in Financial Management with the Department of Defense.
I am a Small Business owner in the City of Byram. I am also a member of the Byram Chamber of Commerce. Being a business owner in the community, I have reached out to several citizens of Byram, and they have expressed many concerns and we share our concerns. This has motivated me even more to help make Byram better. I also offer many discounts to our Byram Police Department and Byram Firefighters as well. I am a member of the Disabled American Veterans Organization. I am a servant in the Mission Ministry, Ensemble Ministry and Nursery at Mount Nebo Baptist Church.
I have been a member of the military for over 19 years with an MOS of 36B Finance Non-Commissioned Officer, as a Staff Sergeant. I deployed to Afghanistan for a year in support of Operations Enduring Freedom. I received a Bronze Medal, and I have worked for the Federal government for over 19 years. I have served with the finest men and women in our Country. I have served in Fort Hood, Texas as well with the MS Army National Guard and received many Army Commendation Medals and awards while serving in the military.
I have a very strong background in Community/Volunteer Service. I also have years of service at the Stewpot in Downtown Jackson. HI've helpedelp managed many fundraisers in giving back to my Alma Mater, Lanier High School. Provided a ton of school supplies to many Elementary schools. Reading to Elementary children and help proctoring State test prior to COVID-19. Given many donations/volunteer hours the American Cancer Society and MS Alzheimer’s Association. I am planning to target Byram Schools to support and improve our neighborhood schools.
My Goals to Make a Better Byram
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Effective Police Department
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Effective Fire Department
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Growth of Businesses
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Improve, Repair and Develop Town Infrastructure
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Neighborhood Crime Prevention
MISSION STATEMENT
Making Byram Better,
Neighbor to Neighbor
As a member of this beloved city, I am aware and also concerned about the issues that exist within our community. We need true leadership. We need transparency. We need members of our city government that are honest, problem solvers, quality driven, humble, diverse, proactive and team oriented. I am certain that I possess all of these qualities. We have great people in our community that are willing to work hard to help bring change to the challenges that face our city. My vision for Byram is clear: I want be the voice for the residents of not only Ward 5, but for the city of Byram collectively.