Dr. Jackson has a PhD from Virginia Tech in Counselor Education with a concentration in Race and Social Policy. After teaching in higher education, Dr. Jackson desired increased opportunities to train in her specialty area of Multicultural Counseling, specifically increasing cultural competency of those in her profession. Starting her own business, Culturally Competent Consulting, allowed Dr. Jackson to reach a broader audience needing the same context of information. Her cultural identity interest began at an early age and she absolutely loves cultural dialogue, cultural engagement, and cultural education. From her cultured music selection, to her diverse book collection, to her global friendships, she truly embodies cultural awareness.

She has the authenticity to really share with others her cultural experiences and ultimately learn the culture of her audiences when training. Cultural competency is at the core of her life mission. She really wanted to share with others in a journal format what it means to be culturally competent Dr. Jackson currently lives in Indiana near her sister, niece, and nephew. Her interests include dancing, smooth jazz concerts, traveling, and spending time with her loving niece and nephew.