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.  

Terrie Hookfin is a dedicated public servant with a passion for equity, engagement, and effective governance. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to Tallahassee in 2012 to attend Florida A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. She later completed a Master’s in American Politics and Policy at Florida State University.

Terrie began her career in city government as a Mayoral Fellow in 2018, an experience that solidified her commitment to public service. She is a proud graduate of the City of Tallahassee’s New Public Servant Initiative program and a SHRM-certified professional with a strong foundation in Human Resources and Workforce Development. Her work for the City has also included critical roles in the Housing & Community Resilience department, where she focused on advancing initiatives to support vulnerable communities and build long-term sustainability.

In her current role as aide to Commissioner Jack Porter, Terrie supports constituent services, public outreach, and policy research with care, compassion, and a deep understanding of city systems. She is proud to stand alongside Commissioner Porter in the fight for accountability, transparency, and inclusive leadership in local government.