Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)

Provisional Substitute Teacher (K-8th)

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Timeline
About me
Chief Operating Officer/Financial Officer
Education
- National Louis University
  2003 - 2005
  Master of Arts - MA Psychology-Human Growth & Development Graduate
  Activities and Societies: Thesis: HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of One Woman's Experience With HIV/AIDS
- Chicago State University
  2024 -
  Master of Arts History Graduate
  Master's of Arts-History (Graduate)
- National Louis University
  2006 - 2009
  Master's of Science (MS) Written Communications-English Graduate
  Activities and Societies: Written Communications Club Thesis: The Coming of Age In Englewood
- National Louis University
  2015 - 2018
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Community Psychology Graduate
  Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)-Chicago Chapter Dissertation: African American Males and Academic Achievement: Understanding the Challenges Transitioning From High School to Higher Education
- Chicago State University
  2000 - 2003
  Bachelor of Arts - BA PSYCHOLOGY Undergraduate
  Activities and Societies: The National Dean's List (College of Arts & Sciences) 2002-2003 Minor: History (18 credit hours)
Experience
- Chicago Public Schools
  Sept 2003 - Jun 2009
  Provisional Substitute Teacher (K-8th)
- University of Illinois at Chicago
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
  Research Specialist-Department of Public Health
- National Louis University
  Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
  Graduate Research Assistant-Pathways to Success Project
- MY FOUNDATION STREET SMARTS TO GREAT STARTS
  May 2017 - now
  Chief Operation Officer/Financial Officer
- Growing Home Inc.
  Mar 2020 - Apr 2023
  Case Manager/Employment Training
- Chicago Community Loan Fund
  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
  Open Access Fellow-Project REAP
Licenses & Certifications
- College Going-Identity and Student Success
  Harvard University Graduate School of Education
  Aug 2020
- Nonprofit Ready
  Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation
  Dec 2022
- Chicago Cares' Board Corps
  AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits
  Nov 2022
- Nonprofit Management-Crown Family, School of Social Work
  University of Chicago
  Mar 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  2024 Alumni Service Award National Louis University-NLU Oct 2024 Awarded for service to National Louis University's PhD-Community Psychology Students, assisting PhD-level students with the completion of consultation projects in the Chicago communities they plan to serve after graduation.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Excellerator Fund Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. (GAGDC) Jan 2024 $10,000 grant-a renewed grant from the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. *Funded previously in 2022.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  AMPT-Advancing Nonprofits AMPT-Advancing Nonprofits Dec 2023 Received a organization stipend of $500.00 for the completion of Executive Coaching/Training
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Walmart-Community Grant Walmart-Englewood Store Jul 2023 Received a grant for $750.00 from the Walmart Community (grocery) Store in Chicago. Store: (Englewood).
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Let's Choose Love (LCL) Wendy Wright-Founder/Philanthropist May 2023 Received a mini-grant of $1,000.00 to support MY Foundation's Program: Rehab 360-for the Construction Skills Trades Workshops.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  One by One-Grant 4imprints Apr 2023 A in-kind donation (grant) of $500.00 provided to receive promotional products. *Grant was written by: Grants/Evaluation Consultant: Dr. Nicholas Carter for MY Foundation's Volunteer Program.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Excellerator Fund The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corp. (GADGC) Dec 2022 $10,000 grant awarded by the Auburn Gresham Development Corporation to continue to support and further the mission of MY Foundation: Street Smarts to Great Starts Corp. and awarded by CEO/Executive Director Carlos Nelson.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Starbucks-Englewood Community Grant Starbucks Aug 2021 Received the Starbucks Englewood Community Grant of $1,000 to support MY Foundation: Street Smarts to Great Starts Corp.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Corrine Tetzlaff Scholarship Award National Louis University Jul 2017 Received the Corrine Tetzlaff Scholarship Award for academic excellence.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Engaged Leadership Award National Society of Leadership and Success-NSLS Jun 2017 Received an additional certificate from the National Society of Leadership and Success for work in community service.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  Dream Support Grant National Society of Leadership and Success-NSLS May 2017 Received a grant in the amount of $900.00 to support a project for high school students called: My College Going Self.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  The Polllination Project Grant The Pollination Project-Mr. James West (Grantmaker) Jan 2017 Received a seed grant in the amount of $1,000.00 to support the My College Going Self Project.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  The Mohammad Megahed Scholarship Award National Louis University-President Mohammad Megahed Jul 2016 Received the Mohammad Megahed Scholarship Award from the National Louis University President Mohammad Megahed. The award was given to those who desire to work in their community.
- Awarded to Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
  National Society of Leadership and Success-NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success May 2016 *Inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success Member Since: May 2016
Volunteer Experience
- Grant Advisor (Education & Schools)
  Issued by The Pollination Project on Nov 2017
  Associated with Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
- Champion Mentor
  Issued by Chicago State Foundation on Feb 2021
  Associated with Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
- Co-Copy Editor
  Issued by JAAME Journal on May 2021
  Associated with Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)
- WE WILL LEARNING
  Issued by City of Chicago on Jul 2021
  Associated with Shenika S. Jackson, PhD (she/her)