About Us

Shawn Peoples serves as the Director of Strategy and Implementation for Families Helping Families, where he leads the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of large-scale community initiatives across the Greater Houston area.

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Professionally, Shawn is a Community Programs Manager with Harris County Precinct 4, where he has built a reputation for developing impactful youth and community programs. Since joining the Precinct in 2023, he has led innovative initiatives such as STEAM-based programming, expanding opportunities for hundreds of children and families while fostering education, mentorship, and personal growth.

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With a background that includes leadership roles in parks and recreation and the Boys & Girls Club, Shawn brings extensive experience in community engagement, program development, and team leadership. His passion for service is deeply rooted in his upbringing and commitment to helping others reach their full potential.

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At Families Helping Families, Shawn applies his strategic mindset and community-first approach to scale operations, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the successful delivery of resources to thousands of families each year.

Meet Assistant Chief Pennie Jackson, a dedicated law enforcement professional with over 16 years of service committed to protecting and strengthening the community. With strong leadership, integrity, and a passion for public safety, Assistant Chief Jackson has built a career centered on trust, service, and community partnership.

Pennie’s journey in law enforcement began with a deep desire to make a difference and create safer communities. Early in her career, she discovered the importance of building relationships between law enforcement and the public, which inspired her to focus not only on enforcement but also on education, prevention, and outreach.

Throughout her career, Assistant Chief Jackson has gained extensive experience across multiple areas of policing. She currently holds a Master Peace Officer License, reflecting her advanced training, knowledge, and commitment to professional excellence in law enforcement.

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In addition to her leadership responsibilities, Pennie has proudly served in the Community Outreach Department of INTIETEP, where she worked closely with residents, youth programs, and community organizations to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Her outreach efforts focus on crime prevention education, youth mentorship, public safety awareness, and building trust through open communication.

Ryan Tuckey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tuckey Trucking & Logistics, a full-service transportation and logistics company specializing in nationwide freight solutions, including full truckload, LTL, open-deck, and project freight services. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, customer service, and the ability to deliver scalable logistics solutions across key markets in Texas, the Midwest, and beyond.

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Ryan serves as the Director of Logistics for Families Helping Families, where he plays a critical role in planning and executing large-scale food distribution efforts across the Greater Houston area. In this role, he oversees transportation coordination, site logistics, and supply chain execution to support the organization’s mission of serving thousands of families each year. His expertise ensures that food and resources are delivered efficiently across multiple distribution sites, helping drive the continued growth and impact of the initiative.

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Ryan is passionate about combining his logistics expertise with community impact, using his platform to support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Joseph Villarreal serves as the Officer Liaison for Families Helping Families, where he plays a vital role in coordinating with law enforcement agencies to support the planning and execution of large-scale community food distribution events.

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Joseph brings a strong background in public safety and community service through his work in law enforcement. He has been recognized for his dedication and heroism, including receiving a Life Saving Award for his actions in saving an infant’s life during an emergency situation demonstrating his commitment to protecting and serving others.

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With hands-on experience in patrol operations, public safety protocols, and community engagement, Joseph serves as a critical bridge between Families Helping Families and partnering law enforcement agencies. In his role, he helps ensure seamless coordination, site safety, and operational efficiency across multiple event locations.

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Joseph is deeply committed to giving back to the community and uses his experience in law enforcement to help advance the mission of Families Helping Families serving thousands of families each year with care, dignity, and compassion.

I grew up in the arts studying dance, theatre, drawing, and music, graduated high school early at 16, then went on to Texas Southern University. Shortly after, I started my corporate career in 2010, living in Dubai and Iraq for a couple of years working in the Oil & Gas industry.

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After returning home, and reconnecting with my high school bestie of 15 years, we decided to break out of the friend zone and got married in 2014. His career took us to Nigeria for a while and we spent our down time traveling the world visiting Thailand, Vietnam, S. Africa, Tanzania, Hungary and several European destinations.

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This is where I got my photography start, starting with street photography, then eventually portraits of friends and events in Lagos where we lived at the time. I definitely caught the photog bug and decided I wanted to do it on a full-time basis when we returned home to Texas. 

We now live in Richmond, TX and I’ve been a full-time professional photographer since 2018. We have two children, Emerald (Emmie) & Jidenna (JJ), and Finn, our big dog who still thinks he’s a puppy. When I’m not working, we love spending time in nature exploring the State Parks and lounging on the beach. 

My family has been involved with Families Helping Families for four years now, photographing as well as distributing meals to families in need. It has been my pleasure to help my neighbor Quincy continue to grow and serve more people in the community.

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