Our Founder: Cathleen Trigg-Jones

By the age of two, The Trigg House, Inc.’s Founder and CEO, Cathleen Trigg-Jones had already gotten a taste of the harsh realities of life in the “system“. Born to a teen mother who turned to prostitution after being shunned by her family for bearing an interracial baby, and a father who was incarcerated and likely never knew of her existence, Cathleen, born Sheila Scott, was put up for adoption shortly after birth. She would spend the first two years of her life neglected and confused as she was shifted from foster home to foster home.  Until finally being adopted by a young military couple in search of a little girl to complete their family. She was two at the time, and it would be her fifth and  finally, “Forever” home.

Today, the EMMY Award-winning journalist, most recognized for her work as a News Anchor and Reporter for MY 9 and FOX 5 News broadcasts in New York, considers herself lucky. Cathleen escaped the system and was given a chance to reach her life‘s fullest potential. But for approximately 500,000 children living in foster care in the United States, the sad reality is that that chance may never come, thus the creation of Trigg House – – The lifelong dream and passion of Cathleen Trigg-Jones. Through Trigg House, Cathleen‘s goal is to be a role model and give support and encouragement to these individuals who may not be so lucky, by not only “showing“ them, but “helping“ them achieve their life‘s fullest potential.

Leadership

At Trigg House, our leadership reflects the heart of our mission—vision, service, and impact. Guided by our founder’s commitment to empowering communities and supported by a dedicated board of experienced leaders, we work collaboratively to drive meaningful change. Together, we bring diverse perspectives, strategic insight, and a shared passion for advancing opportunities that uplift individuals and strengthen the communities we serve.

  • Cathleen Trigg-Jones

    Environment Campaigns Manager

    Cathleen Trigg-Jones is a social entrepreneur and executive with a background in journalism, media production, and marketing. She has created and leads three independent media companies: iWomanTV, the first mass-market…...

  • Dr. Michael Eugene Jones

    Education Campaigns Manager

    Dr. Michael Eugene Jones is a philanthropist, a corporate leader, and a board-certified specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is an internationally recognized expert on keloid treatment and…...

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