Executive Director, The Institute for Health Research & Policy at Whitman-Walker
Dr. Jackson joins Whitman-Walker Health System after dedicating 12 years to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, where she held multiple leadership roles managing numerous major national research initiatives concentrated in areas of health and education policy, the STEM workforce, minority-serving institutions and economic evidence for investments in children, youth and families. Previously, as a senior leader at the National Research Council Executive Office, she oversaw implementation of strategic planning and performance improvement.
Dr. Jackson holds an extensive educational background, including postdoctoral fellowships in developmental Psychology and Neurogenomics from Vanderbilt University, a Ph.D. in molecular and systems pharmacology from Emory University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Wake Forest University.
Her research-driven approach, experience managing a nonprofit space and deep investment in advancing healthcare access for the LGBTQ+ community and those impacted by HIV and AIDS make her a natural fit for the Whitman-Walker Health System.
