Meet our Team

Like most Floridians, Jacqueline “Jack” Porter isn’t originally from Florida. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Jack moved to the Fort Lauderdale area when she was twelve years old. She received her bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religion and holds master’s degrees in Urban & Regional Planning and in Public Administration & Policy, all from the Florida State University. 

In 2020, Jack was elected to the Tallahassee City Commission at 27 years old—making her the youngest woman to ever be elected in Tallahassee. Since then, Commissioner Porter has spent her tenure in public service advocating for economic, environmental, and racial justice. As a longtime community builder, Commissioner Porter has worked tirelessly to advance progress on the issues that matter to our neighborhoods. 

She serves as a Board Director of the Leon County’s local infrastructure sales tax agency, the City of Tallahassee’s Community Redevelopment Agency, and member of the Apalachee Regional Planning Council. 

Jack knows the names of all the counties of Florida and knows some other things, too. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her bike, watching Bravo, and being a proud Virgo.  

Morgan Boesel is a dedicated public servant with a passion for environmental stewardship, community engagement, and thoughtful public policy. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, she moved to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Policy and Political Science. She later earned her Master’s in Climate and Environmental Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School, with a focus on climate resilience, environmental justice, and effective environmental policy.

Morgan began her career working in environmental advocacy, policy research, and community organizing across Florida. Her experience has included working in the Florida Legislature as an analyst for environmental policy, as well as working with nonprofit and advocacy organizations on conservation, clean energy, and other issues affecting Florida communities. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible and especially loves exploring Tallahassee’s parks, trails, and natural spaces. She is also an avid gardener and enjoys making jewelry in her free time.

In her current role as aide to Commissioner Jack Porter, Morgan supports constituent services, community engagement, communications, and policy research. She is proud to work alongside Commissioner Porter to advance accountability, transparency, environmental stewardship, and inclusive leadership in local government, while helping ensure that residents feel heard and connected to their city.