Jackie Cushman

Board of Directors, Speaker, Author

Jackie Cushman is a seasoned board member with a wealth of experience in operational finance, strategy, public relations, and marketing. Holding a CFA designation and an MBA in finance, she has a strong background in corporate finance, having led the financial planning department for a $3 billion wireless company. Her strategic planning expertise spans from startups to conglomerates with revenues as high as $24 billion. Jackie has appeared on various media platforms including ABC's 'Good Morning America' and 'The View,' and has a passion for public speaking, addressing audiences as large as 4,000.

Adhering to the principle of prioritizing clients, shareholders, and the company, Jackie Cushman is a syndicated columnist, author, and sought-after professional speaker. She co-authored the book '5 Principles for a Successful Life: From our Family to Yours' and authored 'The Essential American: 15 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own' and 'Our Broken America: Why Both Sides Need to Stop Ranting and Start Listening.' Her philanthropic endeavors include serving on various boards and councils, such as the Atlanta Society of Finance and Investment Professionals Foundation, the Trust for Public Land, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, and Our House advisory council.

Having a rich history of involvement in non-profit activities, Jackie has held positions like chair of the Atlanta Society of Finance and Investment Professionals Foundation board, served on the Georgia Advisory Council for the Trust for Public Land, and been active in the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. She has also contributed significantly to organizations like the Alliance Theatre, GEEARS, and Genesis, during a successful capital campaign. Jackie Cushman, an alumna of Leadership Atlanta, is a mentor for Greater Atlanta Girl Scout Camp CEO and has co-chaired various events promoting causes she is passionate about, such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden's Garden of Eden Ball and the Trust for Public Land's 'Celebration of Land.'