Jessica Leann Bennett is the Executive Director of Connected Pathways of Georgia (CPG) and the visionary behind Mollie’s House Preschool & Child Development Center. With more than 20 years of experience in federal emergency management, early childhood programming, community development, and organizational leadership, Jessica brings a powerful blend of resilience, compassion, and operational excellence to the families she serves.

Her professional journey includes distinguished service with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, where she supported disaster response and recovery operations across multiple states. Jessica’s dedication earned her formal recognition from the State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for her exceptional service during major disaster operations. Her federal roles strengthened her expertise in compliance, crisis planning, environmental review, and large‑scale program coordination—skills that now anchor the operational strength of Mollie’s House.

But the true foundation of Mollie’s House began long before her federal career.

Jessica’s childhood was shaped by both hardship and extraordinary love. After the passing of her father, Jesse Bennett, she faced emotional challenges that could have changed her path. God placed a guiding light in her life: her aunt, Mollie Bennett Blackmon, MS.Ed, a gifted educator, guidance counselor, and woman of deep faith.

Aunt Mollie was more than a relative. She was Jessica’s mentor, counselor, friend, and spiritual anchor. For 16 years, she counseled Jessica consistently—walking with her from adolescence through the completion of her Master’s Degree. She taught Jessica the power of belonging, dignity, education, and faith. She modeled what it means to love children, support families, and serve with integrity.

Her message, “Every Child Needs a Sense of Belonging,”  became the heartbeat of Jessica’s life work.

Mollie’s House was created to honor that legacy.

Jessica’s vision is to build an early learning environment that reflects everything Aunt Mollie poured into her:

• Educational excellence rooted in early childhood and developmental best practices

• Nurturing care that supports the whole child

• Cultural respect for every family and every background

• Faith‑inspired values that reflect the importance of Jesus, compassion, and moral grounding

Through Connected Pathways of Georgia, Jessica ensures that Mollie’s House integrates behavioral health services, STEAM‑aligned curriculum support, workforce development pathways, and strong compliance oversight. Her leadership ensures that every child who enters the doors of Mollie’s House is seen, valued, and supported.

Jessica’s academic foundation reflects her lifelong commitment to education. She holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Workforce Training Management from William Carey University, and a Master’s Degree in Management (Project Management) from the University of Phoenix.

Today, Jessica leads with the same heart that guided her through childhood—the heart Aunt Mollie shaped. Mollie’s House stands as a living tribute to her aunt’s love, her faith, and her belief that every child deserves a place where they truly belong.