Jaclyn MacEk Houser

Jaclyn Macek Houser is an experienced professional with a strong background in leadership, advocacy, and communications. Currently serving as Director at Partner Forces since October 2024, Jaclyn co-founded Red Cedar Partners LLC in September 2017, where active involvement continues. Prior experience includes managing as Director and COO at Cambridge Global Advisors from May 2015 to September 2024, and serving as Advocacy Director at Truman National Security Project from February 2013 to May 2015. Additional roles include Campaign Director for Teresa Hensley for Congress in 2012, Communications Manager at LIUNA, and leadership positions at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner and the League of Conservation Voters. Early career experience involved working as Regional Field Director for the John Kerry campaign. Educationally, Jaclyn holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Social Relations from Michigan State University.