Chiquita Jackson

Chiquita Jackson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community coordination and child welfare. Currently serving as a Community Coordinator at PLOWS Council on Aging since August 2018, Chiquita has previously held roles such as Child Welfare Specialist at Lawrence Hall, where case management for foster care was a key responsibility. Chiquita's experience includes empowering youth at La Casa Norte as a Facilitator/Youth Empowerment Specialist, providing peer discussion groups and client assessments. While at Family Focus-Englewood, outstanding case management skills led to multiple promotions while supporting high-risk families. Early career contributions include innovative programming for mentally ill clients at Thresholds and supporting educational initiatives at Chicago Public Schools. Chiquita holds a Master of Arts in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Chicago State University, complemented by additional coursework in Criminal Law.