Our Leaders

Independent Director since 2014

Occupation

Former President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way of Central Ohio, a nonprofit organization and one of the largest United Way affiliates in the U.S. (2003–November 2017)

Education

B.A. in History, Wittenberg University and J.D., National Law Center at The George Washington University

Experience

• Columbus City Attorney, Columbus, Ohio
• Franklin County Municipal Court Judge
• First woman and first African American to hold her position at United Way and to be elected as Columbus City Attorney, and the first African American female judge in Franklin County history

Other Board Service

• Wittenberg University, member of governance and board affairs committee, advancement and alumni relations committee and finance and investments committee
• City of Columbus Civilian Police Review Board, chair

Qualifications

Ms. Jackson’s significant leadership experience and extensive background in public service bring to the Board executive leadership, strategic and operational and human capital skills. The Board also benefits from Mr. Jackson’s legal background, judgment and input on community investment and engagement and diversity, equity and inclusion.