Haleema M. Burton

Owner & Chief Pro Organizer

A few years ago, I realized my passion for interiors when I began to redecorate my home. Afterwards, I'd dream about redecorating it again...Somehow, this interest in interior design led me to the field of professional organizing where I had the pleasure of working with Janet Schiesl of Basic Organization.   A torch was lit and after nearly 20 years  of working in nonprofit, association management I took a chance on following my passion and launched Jillian & Leigh, Home and Lifestyle Co. J&L currently offer various services including professional organizing.  

Growing up as a native Washingtonian (DC born and raised), family and literacy was a huge part of my childhood. I wanted to build a family-oriented, mission-based company that support literacy efforts. So I named my company after my mom (Veronica Jill) & me (Haleema) and I will donate a percentage of all profits to our literacy arm, JL Reads.   Given my love for literacy, you can often find me with a book in hand. Day dreaming about luxury homes, decor, and accessories. Or, planning national and international travel adventures. I consider myself a lifelong learner and am excited to develop educational resources about organizing and productivity.

I also actively volunteer as a member of the NAPO Bookclub Subcommittee and as a micro volunteer for the NAPO DC Membership Committee.

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Haleema M. Burton, owner of Jillian & Leigh Home Organization, said seasonal changes are the perfect prompt for a closet clean-out. “Taking the time to go through the process of storing your out-of-season clothes gives you a chance to assess your current wardrobe to see what you want to keep, donate or purge,” Burton told HuffPost, “while also helping you pre-plan your wardrobe needs for the next season.”