Leah Jackson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director and CEO at Elysium Outreach and Connections, LLC

  • Education

    • University of phoenix

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) human services and management
    • Rutgers university

      1994 - 1999
      Africana studies

      Activities and Societies: 100 Black Paul Robeson Cultural Center

    • New jersey city university

      2009 - 2013
      Master’s degree clinical mental health counseling

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Delta Upsilon Chapter (Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society) Chi Sigma Iota, Nu Eta Sigma Chapter (International Honor Society for Education)

  • Experience

    • The williams club of new york

      Jul 2000 - Oct 2001
      Program manager

      • Managed and produced programs and events for members and guests of the Williams College.• Produced four to five special events and/or programs monthly. • Coordinated with internal and external personnel to produce programs and events. • Wrote promotional copy on each event for club newsletter.• Assisted the Marketing department and their goals of retaining and increasing membership.

    • Final stop family services

      May 2005 - Aug 2006
      Executive director of operations
    • New jersey city university

      Dec 2006 - May 2019

      • Provide academic advisement and counseling to 450-500 undergraduate students.• Assist in the planning and development of student advisement activities, particularly with students planning to enter the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field.• Provide career counseling to student population.• Maintain current knowledge on national trends regarding academic advisement policy and procedures.• Member of the Title V committee, which oversees coordination of services financed through the federal Title V grant• Assist Director of the University Advisement Center in providing additional student services and meeting overall department goals.• Develop and manage programs and events focused on academic and leadership development such as the Peer Advisor program.• Establish cross-divisional initiatives and programs on student development and leadership.• Develop community outreach as it relates to student retention, academic achievement and scholarship.• Establish social media direction and marketing for department. Show less

      • Assistant Director/STEM Academic Advisor

        Apr 2011 - May 2019
      • Program Coordinator, Office of Specialized Services for Students with Disabilities

        Dec 2006 - Apr 2011
    • Elysium outreach and connections, llc

      May 2019 - now
      Executive director and ceo

      Mental Health Counseling, Education, Leadership, and Arts Education Consulting for all communities within the Metro area of the Northeast

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National certified counselor

      National board for certified counselors
      Oct 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leadership Development Chair, Young Professionals

      Issued by Urban League of Essex County on Jan 2014
      Urban League of Essex CountyAssociated with Leah Jackson
    • Board of Trustees Member

      Issued by BAYONNE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER on Oct 2013
      BAYONNE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERAssociated with Leah Jackson
    • Board of Trustees Member

      Issued by Art House Productions, Inc. on Dec 2015
      Art House Productions, Inc.Associated with Leah Jackson
    • President

      Issued by Black Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Students and Staff Organization at NJCU (BAAFSSO) on Sept 2006
      Black Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Students and Staff Organization at NJCU (BAAFSSO)Associated with Leah Jackson
    • Tutor

      Issued by YWCA on Jun 1996
      YWCAAssociated with Leah Jackson
    • Fellow

      Issued by Leadership Newark Inc on Sept 2009
      Leadership Newark IncAssociated with Leah Jackson