Shawanda Jackson

Shawanda Jackson is an experienced professional in education and community outreach, currently serving as a Project Manager at the Chicago Urban League since October 2017. Shawanda also works as a Certification Specialist at CCA Academy 1978 and operates a self-employed initiative called Queens In Motion, which focuses on empowering young girls through various programs addressing mental and physical health, civil engagement, financial literacy, and the arts. Previous roles include Academic Advisor at Youth Connections Charter School, Teen Outreach Program Facilitator at WES Health System, and Parent Coordinator at the Black Child Development Institute. Shawanda holds two Bachelor's degrees in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Community Uplift Strategy from Bennett College, completed in 2014.