Amber Jackson

Amber Jackson is an experienced professional in youth development and program management, currently serving as both Chief Operations Officer and Chief Program Officer at Preston Taylor Ministries since May 2021. Previously, Amber held the position of TN Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Director at the Tennessee Department of Health from May 2017 to May 2021. Amber's extensive background also includes over 15 years at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, where roles included Youth Development Specialist and Site Director for the YMCA Fun Company, focusing on the implementation of youth programming and oversight of after-school care services. Amber earned a Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Western Kentucky University between 1997 and 2000.