Emily Jackson
About Emily Jackson
Emily Jackson serves as the District Executive Director at the New Haven YMCA Youth Center and has extensive experience in various leadership roles within the YMCA organization. Her career spans over two decades, with significant positions at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo and the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA.
Work at Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Emily Jackson has held multiple positions at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA since 2010. She currently serves as the District Executive Director for the New Haven YMCA Youth Center, a role she has occupied since 2017. Prior to this, she was the Executive Director for the Hamden and North Haven YMCA starting in 2016. Jackson also worked as the Operations Director at the Stratford YMCA from 2014 to 2016 and as the Membership and Marketing Director at the Soundview Family YMCA from 2010 to 2014.
Previous Experience at YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Before her tenure at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Emily Jackson worked at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo for 13 years, from 1997 to 2010. During this time, she held the position of Membership and Sales Director. Her experience in Kalamazoo, Michigan, contributed to her development in membership engagement and sales strategies within the YMCA framework.
Education and Expertise
Emily Jackson earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2011 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with skills in management, operations, and strategic planning, which she applies in her various roles within the YMCA organization.
Career Progression in YMCA
Jackson's career in the YMCA organization reflects a steady progression through various leadership roles. Starting as Membership and Sales Director in Kalamazoo, she transitioned to several key positions at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, including Membership and Marketing Director, Operations Director, and currently as District Executive Director. Her career trajectory demonstrates her commitment to the mission of the YMCA and her ability to lead and manage diverse teams.