Kiara Jackson

Kiara Jackson, MPP, currently serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Food Justice Alliance at the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. With a robust background in educational policy and advocacy, previous roles include Manager of Programs & Investments at The Chicago Public Education Fund, where Kiara managed significant programs aimed at principal development, and Youth Policy Advocate at Children's Home & Aid, directing legislative advocacy efforts for youth. Kiara's experience also encompasses budget analysis at the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, data policy research at Voices for Illinois Children, and various roles that emphasize coalition building and community engagement. Kiara holds a Master of Public Policy from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.