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Shanna Jackson
President at Nashville State Community College - 2020 Aspen New Presidents Fellows
Shanna L. Jackson is the President of Nashville State Community College, a position she has held since June 1, 2018.13 She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Florida A&M University, as well as an Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision from Tennessee State University.1
Dr. Jackson's career path shifted from food manufacturing to higher education after a transformative experience teaching a business course at South College in Knoxville.1 She has over 20 years of experience in higher education leadership, including positions at Volunteer State Community College and Columbia State Community College.1
As president, Dr. Jackson is passionate about helping students succeed and addressing both academic and non-academic barriers they face.1 She is actively involved in community engagement, serving on several boards including the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Alignment Nashville, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.1
Dr. Jackson is a two-time Aspen Institute College Excellence Presidential Fellow and a member of various professional organizations.1 Outside of work, she is an avid football fan and enjoys supporting her son who plays football for Eastern Kentucky University.1 Dr. Jackson resides with her husband Ron and their two children.1
Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username shanna-jackson-92561328.2
