Damali Jackson

Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong background in customer service, sales, and residential life. Recognized for exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. Proven ability to thrive under pressure, maintain high standards, and foster positive environments. Quick learner with a proactive attitude, committed to supporting team success and exceeding organizational goals.

• Greater Shiloh Church Food Pantry, East Stroudsburg, PA, June 2018 - Present
• Respect My Life Organization, Parsippany, NJ, September 2018 - Present

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg, PA, 

Trustee - East Stroudsburg University Council of Trustees, May 23 - May 2025 

• Appointed by the Board of Governors,
• Uses strategic/forward thinking and advanced communication to solve issues and ensure messages are relayed to university,

Student Government Association, 

Secretary, September 2022 - May 2023

• Used critical thinking and organizational skills to contribute valuable information for advocacy,
• Managed over 50 people in organization with the use of excel,
• Wrote detailed meeting minutes as meetings occurred surpassing the amount of 6-10 pages per meeting

SHIELD Committee, Co-Chair, March 2022 - September 2023

• Lead an ad hoc committee formed to reduce external disturbances on-campus and ensure the safety of students, Mapped out alternate routes to buildings to increase safety and reduce student detriment, Participated in project planning with administration

Finance Committee, Member, September 2022 - December 2023 

• Allocated an accumulated 1.8 million dollars to 80+ organizations while following policy and procedures,
• Sat on board to hear student allocation requests and enforced an equitable process, by which student organizations were provided adequate funding,
• Presented allocated funds to Student Government Board general body voting and approval

Public Relations, Chairperson,January 2022 - May 2022 

• Oversaw Instagram account, promoted marketing materials,
• Effectively engaged students and increase awareness of events

Senator,September 2021 - January 2022

• Attended weekly meetings with students to hear concerns and address campus climate and culture issues,
• Joined with University-Wide meetings to ensure student voices are heard and that representation is provided to all demographics

National Council for Negro Women, December 2022 - May 2025

Women of Color Initiative (WOCI),September 2021 - May 2025

• Recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award
• Pennsylvania Bethune Height Recognition Honoree