MCLS is excited to announce Ja’Kayla Sisson-Kilpatrick as our new Administrative Assistant. She came on board as a temp on May 19, 2025, and transitioned to permanent, full-time status on July 21. A member of our Business and Operations team, Ja’Kayla provides essential clerical support across multiple MCLS departments.
To help you get acquainted with Ja’Kayla, we asked her the following questions:
Q: What motivated you to take on this new role? 
A: I moved from my hometown in Illinois to a new state and city; I was ready for a change in not only my environment but career as well. 

Q: Do you have a favorite author, book, or genre? 
A: My favorite authors are Alyssa Cole, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Sharon M. Draper. My favorite book is probably Tears of a Tiger from the Hazelwood High trilogy. 

Q: Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?  
A: I’m not so great at it anymore, but I love drawing and painting! 

Q: Who inspires you? 
A: My mom truly inspires me; she’s gone through so much in her life and still manages to keep herself not only grounded but positive through it all and still shows up for people when needed.  

Q: What is the best advice you have ever received? 
A: The best advice I’ve ever received is to be kind and real with myself because I’m the only one who must deal with me and my thoughts 100% of the time.  

Q: Do you volunteer? 
A: Yes, I volunteer to help cater for/feed the homeless back in my old hometown almost every winter. 

Q: Is there anything else you’d like the MCLS community to know about you? 
A: I’m grateful to be here and am excited to start officially working with everyone!