Samantha Jackson M.p.a.

Samantha Jackson, M.P.A., has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Samantha is currently serving as the Community Development & Engagement Director - Housing & Homelessness at Valley of the Sun United Way since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal Strategist at Interstitial Consulting, LLC from December 2021. Samantha also served as the Deputy Director at Downtown Mesa Association from June 2021 to November 2021.

From April 2007 to June 2021, Samantha held the position of Senior Director of Strategy & Community Affairs at Downtown Phoenix Inc. Samantha managed the Phoenix Public Market as the Phoenix Public Market Manager at Community Food Connections from July 2012 to March 2015.

Before these roles, Samantha worked as part of the Grants and Administration team at Project ChalleNGe Foundation from October 2004 to July 2013. Additionally, they gained valuable experience through various employers from August 1999 to March 2007.

Overall, Samantha has demonstrated expertise in community development, strategy, and project management throughout their career.

Samantha Jackson, M.P.A., has a diverse education history. In 1989, they obtained their High School Diploma from Kalamazoo Central High School. Samantha then went on to Michigan State University from 1992 to 1999, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Intersdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Psychology. Samantha further expanded their knowledge by attending the Arizona School of Massage Therapy from 2003 to 2004 and completed the Certified Massage Therapy Program. Their most recent educational achievement was obtaining a Master's degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University, which they completed from 2020 to 2021.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Samantha has also obtained a certification in Massage Therapy from the Arizona School of Massage. Further information about the specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not available.