I strive for systemic transformational change that is based in equity, intersectionality, & liberation. I deeply believe in advocacy because it aims to uproot the causes that charity alone has yet to resolve. My mission is to equip organizations and individuals to make meaningful impact through strategic advocacy. Across 18 years of nonprofit leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to work in education, urban community development, & equity-focused advocacy. I have worked with boards, foundations, government entities, religious institutions & in the community while leading staff/consulting teams (2-25) to create change. I combine lived experience as a preschool teacher, social worker, youth program director, & political organizer, giving me a unique ability to hold multiple stakeholder perspectives. I deploy this through a keen ability to broker strategic partnerships that build capacity, broaden reach, & amplify funding. I also have experience identifying and cultivating relationships with national influencers to support campaign goals and wider initiatives.I excel in strategic planning, program management, & operations, and have built these from scratch in order to align with evolving organizational needs. Through consistent structural analysis, I’m able to practice continuous process improvement and enjoy finding sustainable strategic solutions. I consider myself both a developer and restorer of people and processes.I’m an expert facilitator & keynote speaker having moderated Presidential Candidate roundtables (2020) & delivered ~20 annual engagements with audiences up to 3,000. I come alive as a trainer with deep experience in resource & curriculum development.I see myself as a people-centered, empathetic leader in that I work to identify my team’s unique talents and support them toward their full potential.If you are dreaming of a more just world and believe in removing barriers, creating opportunities, & expanding equity, let’s connect!SPECIALTIES• Strategy• Organizational Development• Advocacy• Facilitation

Zakiya Jackson is a highly experienced professional with 19 years of work experience. She possesses a diverse skill set including leadership, team building, public speaking, corporate finance, and business networking. Based in the United States, Zakiya is passionate about systemic transformational change that focuses on equity, intersectionality, and liberation. She has worked in various leadership roles, including education, urban community development, and equity-focused advocacy. Zakiya is known for her ability to build capacity, broaden reach, and amplify funding. She is also an expert facilitator and keynote speaker, with a strong focus on resource and curriculum development.