About the Author

Jackelyn Viera Iloff is a senior advisor and minister at Joel Osteen Ministries/Lakewood Church. She oversees the office of special projects and is responsible for envisioning and directing the outreach initiative Generation Hope Project, which focuses on community service and ministry around the country. She has an extensive background in public affairs, marketing, and economic development. She often speaks to church groups on networking, women’s leadership, and entrepreneurship. She, her husband, and two daughters reside in Houston, Texas.