Kaplan Educational Foundation honors Dr. Jesse Jackson for commitment to inclusivity and student success
The Kaplan Educational Foundation presented a leadership award to Dr. Jesse Jackson on Wednesday, honoring his commitment to inclusivity in the education system and student success. Jackson and the other recipient of the Leadership Award, Dr. Nancy Lee Sanchez-Badillo, will be honored at a gala next week on Oct. 26.
Dr. Jackson was the Head of Product for Firmwide Employee Experience for Integrated Help at JP Morgan Chase & Co., the country’s largest investment bank. Dr. Jackson oversees global management and strategy development and focuses on modernizing and improving the employee experience. He is also Co-Chair of BOLD (Black Organization for Leadership Development) Business Resource Group.
Dr. Jackson has been with JP Morgan Chase & Co. for over 25 years, joining the bank via the firm’s Management Development Program after he completed five years of active duty in the United States Navy. Outside of his current role, Dr. Jackson has held other global roles including firmwide head of Learning and Career Experience for JPMorgan Chase plus several national leadership roles within both Commercial Banking and Business Banking, serving as Client Service Executive for both lines of business.
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