The mother of two teenagers, Jaylene approaches every day “trying to be a good role model for my kids.” Top of mind, she says, “I want my kids to know that we have enough time for them and for our community.”
She and husband Jeff practice what they preach. There’s a good chance that on any given weekend, you’ll find the popular couple at some charity function, supporting one of their causes or one of their friend’s causes.
Jaylene, a University of Arizona graduate, credits Gamma Phi Beta for teaching her about philanthropy. After returning home to Denver, getting married and having children, Jaylene became a full-time mother and limited her volunteering to the PTCO and helping at her daughter’s swim meets. After all, she says, “They’re only kids once.”
When her children entered middle school, “My husband’s public relations person asked me to volunteer for Denver Center Alliance,” she explains. “My husband and I co-chaired Saturday Night Alive and then the opening of ‘Sunset Boulevard.’” Today, Jaylene serves on the nominating committee.
“I truly love doing this,” she says of her current volunteer work, including president of the Fine Arts Foundation and American Heart Association board member.
Meanwhile, on weekends, you’ll find Jaylene on a golf course “making time for my one sport and to play as a family.”
Favorite fund-raising events: American Heart Association Ball and Saturday Night Alive
Favorite book(s): People magazine and autobiographies
Favorite TV show: “Entertainment Tonight.”
What three things do you always have in your refrigerator? Chocolate pudding, diet pop and cheese
What’s your favorite comfort food? Chocolate and Krispy Krème donuts
Where do you go in your home to feel completely relaxed and just think? If it’s nice outside, I go to my back yard and work in my rock garden.
Who is your hero? Lady Diana. I admired all the volunteer work she did.
What was your first job? In high school, I worked in the juniors department at May D&F.
What is your greatest indulgence? I have facials once a month and my nails done once a week.
If you could have a no-holds barred shopping spree, where would you go? Neiman Marcus
What is one thing nobody knows about you? I hate to speak in front of people.
If you could be something other than what you are, what would you be? A doctor or nurse
What is a favorite childhood memory? All the holidays. Everyone gathered - extended family, aunts, uncles…there were over 20 people.
What makes you laugh? It’s hard not to make me laugh.
What do you consider your proudest achievement? My children. I’m so proud of where they are in their life.
