Jennie Sue Pearson

Ms. Jennie Sue Pearson of Frederick is described as someone who “thrives on being a contributor.” In the last three years, Ms. Pearson has volunteered more than 2000 hours with HandsOn Frederick County (formerly Volunteer Frederick). She is a member of Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT), attends court proceedings in support of senior crime victims, makes comfort dolls and blankets for the Sheriff’s department to give to children or seniors in crisis, and helps develop educational programs about crime and safety concerns for seniors.

Ms. Pearson is active in the Frederick Women’s Civic Club, and served in many capacities, including committees at the state level. She helped raise money in support of many causes, including Daybreak Adult Day Services and Frederick County Child Advocacy Center. She has served as the International President of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, an auxiliary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In addition, she has volunteered with Hospice, Goodwill Industries Monocacy Valley, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick County Tourism Council, Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, Friends of the Child Advocacy Center, Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, and many more. After graduating from Frederick Community College (FCC) in 1983, Ms. Pearson was instrumental in forming the FCC Alumni Association and served as President for six years.

Ms. Pearson has, with her 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award, created The Jennie Sue Pearson Scholarship Fund. The fund will assist students with post-secondary education who need financial assistance. “My aunt graciously paid my tuition so I could earn my degree at FCC,” said Ms. Pearson. “I want to help students reach their goals and take advantage of all that FCC has to offer, and to help students just like my aunt helped me.”