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In 25 Words or Less
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Posted: March 23, 2016
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THE BASICS
| Name: Regina Jackson |
| Age: 50s • Status: Single • Kids: Yes |
| Place of Birth: Santa Ana, CA • Raised: Oakland CA |
| Professional Background: Regina Jackson is a global thought leader in youth development. Her “youth led” initiatives have empowered thousands of youth toward professional service oriented careers. She recently led two delegations of youth to China in support of President Obama’s ” My Brothers Keeper and 100,000 strong initiatives. |
| What achievement or position are you most known for? President/CEO for the East Oakland Youth Development Center |
| Contact/Follow: Website • LinkedIn • Twitter • Instagram |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: WORK
| Job(s) held that is most unlike what I currently do now: Vocal Performer |
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| Field: Non profit / Youth Development |
| Yrs of Experience: 22 |
| Title: President/CEO |
| Organization: East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) • Oakland, CA |
| What it does and what I do: EOYDC develops the social and leadership capacities of youth so that they can access higher education, workforce and leadership opportunities. |
| Current Big Project: Capital Campaign – Expansion |
| Staffing/Resource Needs: Development, Tutors, Administration |
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| Additional Organizations: ACCL Chapter of The Links Inc. |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Talent Aquisition is a challenge. Selecting quality people who will put youth first is part of our culture, I won’t let anything harm that culture. |
| Significant Mistake/Regret: I regret that we couldn’t keep our outdoor community mural as part of our new design. It was so empowering to everyone. |
Significant Accomplishment: Completion of our 11.5 million dollar renovation and expansion to the EOYDC campus.
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| Biggest Strength(s): Hard work ethic, vision and compassion |
| Biggest Weakness(es): Expecting the same of everyone around me. |
| Career Advice: Work Hard, Take Risks, Be Bold. And always set a leadership example for others to follow. |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
| Significant Challenge: Making work my whole life… |
Significant Accomplishment: When I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and couldn’t make it to the top due to altitude challenges, I was happy with my best!
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| Life Advice: Believe that the cup is always half full! Give people the benefit of the doubt. Make what seems impossible possible. DREAM BIG. |
| Trait(s) most admired in others: High quality Character |
| Among several global issues of deep concern, one(s) that stands out to me: Poverty and Hunger |
| Some causes/organizations I support: Rainbow Push, Social Justice |
| Some of my most-admired people (excluding parents): Marian Wright Edelman, Michele Obama |
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25 WORDS OR LESS: LIFESTYLE
| Hours of “personal” downtime/week: 15 |
Favorite activity(s) in my personal downtime: Mountain Climbing, Reading
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| Some of my favorite local hangouts: Pican Restuarant, Oakland Grill, Jack London Square |
| Some of my favorite TV shows: Law and Order SVU, Suits, Madame Secretary |
| News outlets or media sources I most rely on: ABC7, CNN |
| Favorite Vacation Spot(s): St. Maarten, St. Bart and Nassau, Bahamas |
| Place(s) I would like to visit: Thailand, Mozambique, Egypt |
| Favorite Pastime/Hobby(s): Shopping, Time with Friends |
| Favorite Book(s): A Way out of No way, by Andrew Young |
| Something about me that may surprise you: I love to dance. |
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