At Maya Chapter, there are currently 45 active families. There is a waitlist of 120.
That is the real legacy. That is the phantom chapter’s enduring power. All names and identifying details in this feature are fictional, but the dynamics, quotes, and cultural analysis are drawn from extensive interviews with current and former Jack and Jill of America members who spoke on condition of anonymity. maya jack and jill
The mothers of Maya Chapter are, by any measure, successful. They are anesthesiologists, federal judges, corporate vice presidents, and tenured professors. Their husbands are engineers, architects, and partners at consulting firms. The family income is well into the top 5% of Black households. At Maya Chapter, there are currently 45 active families