Mps Amber D. Jackson

Amber D. Jackson, MPS has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Amber D. is currently serving as the Chief Equity Officer for the City of Little Rock, leading the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this role, they work closely with city staff and residents to develop and implement DEI programming, provide support to city departments, and oversee data initiatives and federal grants. Amber is also responsible for the development of the Staff Inclusion and Belonging Survey and supports the Little Rock Racial and Cultural Diversity Commission.

Prior to their current role, Amber was the Co-founder & Managing Partner at Ajayi Jackson, LLC, where they focused on collaborative strategies to help clients achieve their goals. Amber D. also worked as a Program Officer at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, where they planned and developed the Uncommon Communities program for rural community and economic development.

Amber's previous experience includes serving as the Program Manager for the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at Hendrix College, a Fellow for Public Service at the Arkansas Department of Human Services, an External Consultant at Heifer International, and a Graduate Research Consultant at the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, among other roles.

Overall, Amber's work experience showcases their expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, program development, collaborative strategies, and community engagement.

Amber D. Jackson, MPS, completed their education in a chronological order. Amber D. first attended the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College from 2009 to 2011, where they earned an Associate of Arts - AA degree. Afterwards, they pursued their Bachelor's degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Social Work. In 2013, they briefly studied Spanish language, art, and culture at the Universidad de Salamanca. Finally, from 2014 to 2016, they attended the Clinton School of Public Service, where they obtained a Master of Public Service.