Erika F. Jackson

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ABOUT ERIKA F. JACKSON

Erika has over 25 years of leadership experience at the corporate, divisional, regional, and community levels within the aging services industry. Her experience skill set includes: asset management, marketing, operations, and sales within both faith based non-profit and for-profit senior housing and real estate investment organizations. In addition she is also credentialed as a Tax Credit Specialist with the National Center for Housing Management, a Certified Marketing Professional through Life Services Network (now Leading Age Illinois), a member and RISE Fellow of The American Society on Aging, The Gerontological Society of America, The International Federation on Ageing, and The American College of Healthcare Executives. Erika is also a member of Sigma Phi Omega, The International Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology. Erika earned her Baccalaureate of Arts Degree in Marketing Communications from Purdue University and her Master’s in Business Administration as well. Additionally she holds a Masters Degree in Gerontology from Concordia University Chicago. She is currently pursing doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago as well. Her equity focused, person-centered leadership philosophy drives her passion and commitment to inspire and develop the next generation of servant leaders within the aging services industry. In her currently role, she is a Vice-President on the Strategic Leadership Team with InSite Realty Advisors. In her role she serves in a leadership capacity, developing and operating the nations largest Active Adult 55+ portfolio advising multiple Joint Venture partners in the areas of: asset management, product design and placement, talent recruitment, and operational best practices. Erika has been featured as an expert in the older adult housing industry sharing insights and helpful information regarding community engagement, lifestyle transitions, and housing options and solutions on TV, radio, and in print publications. As part of her commitment to serving older adults she provides a free consultative services as an advocate and educator through The Samaritan Solution providing a community resource to older adults and their families. Areas of Expertise •Project Management •Organizational Leadership •Organization Culture •Change Management •Strategic Leadership