Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Yolanda Jackson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in supportive services, economic mobility, and program management within various organizations focused on social and community services. Currently serving as the Director of Supportive Services and Admissions at Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, Yolanda collaborates with leadership to develop personalized housing and healthcare plans. Previous roles include Associate Vice President of Economic Mobility at the Columbus Urban League, where Yolanda directed impactful financial empowerment programs, and Director of Housing Programs for Pregnant Women at The Homeless Families Foundation, overseeing staff and compliance while enhancing community partnerships. Yolanda's background also includes positions as a Relocation Specialist, Program Manager at Goodwill Columbus, and Emergency/Disaster Relief Fund Program Manager at The Salvation Army. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Marketing and Communication from Franklin University and ongoing doctoral studies in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at Capella University.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Everyday, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) helps thousands of people in need throughout 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. Organized in 1912, LSS was founded to carry on general charitable and religious work and continues to serve that very purpose today. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission of Franklin and Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. By serving people in need, we are creating a better world.