Jackie Mallow has worked in a residential setting since 1985. She has worked directly with children and adults who have been dually diagnosed. She has extensive training, experience, and education in the areas of behavior/crisis management, and program/staff development. She has worked exclusively with individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome since 1996, providing educational training, support, guidance and consultation nationwide. Jackie is the Admissions/Consultative Services Director for Prader-Willi Homes of Oconomowoc, and has been on the Board of Directors for PWSA-Wisconsin since 1997, and was elected in 2006 to the Board of Directors for PWSA-USA. Jackie is currently the chair person for the Professional Providers Advisory Board. Jackie is also the appointed United States representative of the IPWSO Professional Caregivers Board. Since 1997, she has enjoyed sharing her knowledge as a presenter at the National and International level for PWSA (USA)/IPWSO, as well as her ability to grow through the experience and knowledge of others she has met over the years.
“I have worked with many children, adults, families, providers, and professionals who have had to meet numerous challenges. None of these compare to the struggles an individual with PWS and those who care for them must face. It may also be said, that I have never seen a group of families, providers, and professionals be more supportive, dedicated and tireless in their efforts to make a difference in the lives of those touched by Prader-Willi Syndrome."
Born and raised in the Oconomowoc area, Jackie enjoys the outdoors, a good book, and her family and friends. Her husband Bruce, children Nick and Samantha are the loves of her life, and her profession is her passion.