Jackie Pierson

Jackie Pierson currently serves as the Director of Wellness and Healing Programs at the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health, a position held since January 2019, and has previously worked in various capacities within the organization including Wellness Programs Manager and CalHOPE Redline Program Manager. Additional experience includes serving as an Advisory Board Member at the American Indian Cultural District and roles such as Mental Health Case Manager II at HealthRIGHT 360, Safety Communications Dispatcher at the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, and Psychiatry Intake Coordinator at Stanford Health Care. Jackie Pierson's extensive background in mental health and social work includes positions at the Native American Health Center and Edgewood Center for Children and Families, emphasizing culturally appropriate care, crisis response, and advocacy for clients. Educational credentials consist of ongoing doctoral studies at the University of Southern California, a Master of Social Work from Simmons University, and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from San Jose State University, complemented by a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba.