Bush Foundation
Jackie Statum Allen is an experienced professional with a strong background in grantmaking and organizational strategy. Currently serving as the Grantmaking Director at the Bush Foundation since August 2018, Jackie previously held key leadership roles including Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Policy at Saint Paul Public Schools, where responsibility encompassed strategy development for a diverse student population. Prior experience includes various operational and management positions within Chicago Public Schools, where Jackie handled significant budget responsibilities and provided strategic support across district operations. Earlier career roles included a Senior Associate Brand Manager at The Hershey Company and a Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company. Education credentials include an MBA from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.
Bush Foundation
The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. We work to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth. Inspired by their desire to build their community and encourage innovation, the Foundation has made over one billion dollars in grants to thousands of organizations and individuals. http://www.bushfoundation.org/