Donna Jackson, MS.Ed.

Donna Jackson Jackson is a dedicated Mount Vernon community member actively involved in youth education and leadership initiatives. She is known for her role as a servant leader, collaborator, strategist, grantwriter, and local historian.

Her educational background includes a high school diploma in English from Mount Vernon High School, an ongoing pursuit of a Master's Degree in School District Business Leader/MPA from Pace University, a Certificate in Public Relations from New York University, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Virginia State University, and dual certificates in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders.

Donna has also invested in her professional growth with a certificate in CFRE designation from The Grantsmanship Center, focusing on researching funding sources and proposal writing.

Her professional experience spans various roles such as Legal Secretary at Eversheds Sutherland, Executive Confidential Assistant to the Superintendent at Mount Vernon City School District, Assistant City Historian in Mount Vernon, NY, and positions at prominent firms like Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, and PolyGram / Def Jam Music Group, Inc.

Donna Jackson Jackson has a diverse background that includes founding AM Media Group II, Inc. and contributing as a Contracts Administrator at PolyGram / Def Jam Music Group, Inc, as well as holding a Junior Account Manager role at The Terrie Williams Agency.