Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in narrative and content strategy, advisory roles, and media innovation. Currently serving as a Global Fellow at the Ford Foundation since March 2024, Jackson explores the intersection of institutions and the creator economy. Previous roles include Executive Director of Narrative & Content Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, where leadership encompassed strategy for $7.2 billion in revenue, and Editor in Chief at Red Table Talk Enterprises. Jackson has also contributed to the Nielsen African American Advisory Council and co-founded Blavity Inc., a prominent media startup for Black millennials. Academic credentials include a B.A. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis, attendance at Harvard Business School, and recognition as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University.