Jacqueline Zanders

Jacqueline Zanders has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Jacqueline began their career in 1987 at Ford Motor Company, where they worked as a Financial and Cost Analyst until 1991. Jacqueline then joined Dean Foods as a Division Controller and held that role for ten years, from 1991 to 2001. In 2002, they joined Illinois Action for Children as the Chief Financial Officer, a position they currently hold.

Jacqueline Zanders pursued their education by first attending Mississippi State University from 1982 to 1985. During this time, they obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, with a focus on Business Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis. Following their undergraduate studies, they continued their academic journey at Carnegie Mellon University from 1985 to 1987. At Carnegie Mellon, they pursued a Masters of Science degree in Management and Policy Analysis.