Mississippi Women in the Lead – 2024 Cohort
Jennifer Howard-Tate
Brookhaven
Jennifer Marie Howard-Tate was born and reared in Brookhaven, MS. She is a graduate from Brookhaven High School class of 2000. Jennifer is a multi-talent philanthropist, content creator, destiny pusher, mentor, grief counselor, and entrepreneur amongst many other things. She is the founder of both J’Marie Global LLC and J’Marie Global Outreach 501c3. She serves as the vice president and chief operating officer of Basheer Tate Trucking, LLC, which was established by her husband Basheer Tate in 2005. Through her imperfections and transparency, she has been commissioned to witness, testify, and share her story to encourage others. Jennifer has a love for people, and her greatest desire is to love and care for all, no matter where they are in life. Community Outreach and Youth Development is where her greatest ministerial focus lies. By the grace of God, she has obtained a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, master degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Management and a doctoral degree in Human Services. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jennifer is currently studying mortuary science, once completed she will inherit her family’s funeral business by continuing a 5th generational legacy as a licensed mortician and funeral director. Jennifer is happily married and devoted to Basheer Tate. Jennifer is the daughter of Beverly Howard and the late Johnny B. Howard.
Motto:
“Live to serve, and you will never find yourself working. Remembering that you can never get paid for true servantship, however, true servantship gives a reward that monetary pay could never afford”. ~ Jennifer Marie