Jackie has spent her life activating people and mobilizing resources to create a more equitable
world. Her exposure as a young attorney to the complexities of the juvenile and criminal legal
system set her on a trajectory to challenge the status quo and be a voice for equity.
Professionally, Jackie is an executive coach, facilitator, and the founder of Abloom Ventures.
Abloom helps leaders and management teams operate more effectively — often increasing
awareness, sophistication, focus and accountability. Individuals across sectors rely on Jackie as
a trusted sounding board to help them make informed strategic decisions and develop into
stronger leaders.
Jackie received a certification in executive coaching from Columbia University. Previously, she
was part of leadership teams at the Aspen Institute and the University of Chicago. She is
licensed to practice law and served for two years as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mary L.
Mikva.