Gina Womack, Executive Director, Co-Founder

Gina Womack, director and co-founder of Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC). Gina first came to JJPL as the Office Administrator, Bookkeeper. However in 2001, Gina founded FFLIC along with other parent members, became lead organizer and began to conduct extensive community outreach efforts, recruiting participants and facilitating meetings as less than ½ time employee dedicated to FFLIC. She was lead organizer of FFLIC's mock Jazz Funeral with parents along with various other direct action events that gave FFLIC a voice within Legislation and has allowed parents to recognize their voice and hence, their power.

Prior to joining JJPL, Gina served as the office administrator at the Epilepsy Council of Southeast Louisiana which fought to reduce the stigma associated with Epilepsy. Gina has over 16 years of not for profit experience.

Gina now serves on the Louisiana Public Defenders Board (LIDAB) and is a 2006 Petra Foundation Fellow.

Damekia Morgan, New Orleans Chapter Director

Damekia Morgan, Orleans Parish Director, joined the FFLIC staff in 2006. A New Orleans born and raised native who believes in advocating and fighting for the well being of all children and families. Damekia worked with FFLIC’s ally Agenda for Children as a Training Manager, Parent Counselor, Program Director. During her time at Agenda she also developed a program for low income families (PRE-CCAP) which has now been adopted by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Social Services. She also spent 2 years as a school teacher in the New Orleans Public School system, in an effort to continuously be engaged in advocating for children and families.