Jalaia Jackson

Jalaia Jackson is a dedicated public health outreach professional currently serving as a Public Health Outreach Associate at Safe Passages since May 2024, where responsibilities include designing culturally appropriate materials and conducting community outreach in Alameda County. Previously, Jalaia worked as a California Breast Cancer Research Program Intern at Health Career Connection, focusing on grant development and breast cancer disparities. Additional experience includes serving as a Food Pantry Facilitator at UCLA Black Student Resource Center, engaging in K-12 education and climate actions as a UCLA College Corps Fellow, and contributing to racial justice research during an internship at USAID. Jalaia also held roles as a COVID-19 Youth and Young Adult Ambassador at Contra Costa Health Services and as an intern with both Building Blocks for Kids Collaborative and Contra Costa Health Plan, enhancing community engagement and public health initiatives. Jalaia earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UCLA in June 2023.