CULTURAL & Creative
LEADER | Educator | ARTIST | CONSULTANT | OptimisT
Jeremy Kent Jackson
A strategic visionary, clear-eyed communicator, enthusiastic collaborator, fierce champion and wholehearted spokesperson for institutions, organizations, communities, and individuals. A creative and resilient self-starter with a doer’s mentality, one who values process over product, we over me, and transparency as a virtue. An artist-leader… with a master’s degree in the subject… who has trained in the frameworks associated with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice; one who is dedicated to living as such… with curiosity, sympathy, and empathy for others; and one who relates to, appreciates, respects, and celebrates diverse professional, cultural, and social perspectives.
Expertise in curriculum and program design; classroom instruction; project management and event production; cross-departmental communication; the curation of diverse teams; the cultivation of positive, productive collaborative environments; creative problem solving; and inspiring teams toward goal-driven success.
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“Jeremy has the ability to build
meaningful relationships and networks with industry professionals, faculty, staff, students and their families. These relationships enable him to foster and build trust among his peers and serve as a key component of his leadership toolkit.”
Brian Walker, Ed.D.
Former Dean of Academics
Hussian College
Former Supervisor
“Even in the face of tremendous challenges, Jeremy is always encouraging and positive, proactive and responsive. Whether interacting with students or with colleagues, his ability to bring out the best in those around him leaves a profound impact and has truly taught me what it means to lead.”
Kristin Deiss, MFA
Academic Department Chair, Dance
AMDA DTLA
Former Employee
“Jeremy is an exceptionally gifted visionary in his field, an enthusiastic and creative collaborator, a decisive leader, and a capable innovative producer. Mr. Jackson is creative, hard-working, and I believe a wise addition to any team.”
Michelle Loucadoux-Fraser, MBA
Founder
Danscend
Former Supervisor
“First and foremost, Jeremy is
a servant leader. He dreams big but also sees the whole picture. He is hard working, loyal, and extremely creative. He is one of the most positive, outside-the-box leaders I have ever worked with. He will enrich your organization.”
Joe Sciuto
Head of School
Mayfield Junior School
Former Supervisor
Education & Awards
MS MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP (MSML)
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
2022
EXCELLENCE AWARD
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Capstone Project Presentation
2022
EXCELLENCE AWARD
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Change Management Project Paper
2022
EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
2018
2017
BEST SET DESIGN
JERRY HERMAN MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS
2017
TEACHER OF EXCELLENCE
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
2016
EXCELLENCE IN SET DESIGN
CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
2016
EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING
CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION
2015
2014
CITY-WIDE BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
1997
BFA DRAMA (ACTING)
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
1996