Jackie Lewis

Jackie Lewis has a diverse work experience in various roles related to art and dance. Jackie began their career in 2013 as a Dance Instructor for the Village of Orland Park, where they later became the Assistant Director & Instructor for the Dance Company. In 2016, they worked as a Public Art Coordinator for the 47th Ward Alderman-elect, Ameya Pawar. Jackie also gained experience as an Assistant Director and Gallery Assistant at R.S. Johnson Fine Art from 2017 to 2022. In addition, Jackie worked as an Art Gallery Coordinator at Moraine Valley Community College starting in 2022. Jackie briefly served as an Art Gallery Facilitator for Faith Lutheran Church, ELCA in the same year. Jackie's administrative skills were utilized as an Administrative Assistant for Chicago Gallery News in 2017, where they coordinated gallery tour schedules, promoted tours, and collected survey feedback to improve the process. Jackie also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the Chicago History Museum in 2017. Additionally, Jackie worked as the Manager and Customer Relations Representative for Star Dancewear from 2013 to 2017.

Jackie Lewis has a well-rounded education history spanning from high school to graduate school. In 2009, they graduated from Marist High School. Jackie then attended DePaul University from 2013 to 2017, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Public Relations and Advertising, Art History, and History. In 2021, Jackie enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and completed a Professional Certificate of Arts Administration in 2022. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing at DePaul University, set to be completed in 2023.