REV. DR. DEBORA JACKSON
The Reverend Dr. Debora Jackson is a successful consultant and executive coach with a breadth of senior leadership experiences as an academic administrator, C-level executive, director, and pastor. She is the Executive Pastor of the historic Emmanuel Baptist Church in Malden, where she supports church operations and financial management. Most recently, Dr. Jackson served as the Harry G. Stoddard Endowed Professor Management and Dean of the Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a premiere STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based institution recognized for project-based education that integrates theory and practice. As Dean, Dr. Jackson was an instrumental catalyst, spurring rapid growth, new program development, and international partnerships, enabling the school to deliver on its mission to deliver globally responsible impact at the intersection of business, technology, and people. As a non-profit leader, Dr. Jackson served as Director of Operations of All Girls Allowed; Inaugural Director of Lifelong Learning at Yale Divinity School; Executive Director of the Ministers Council of the American Baptist Churches, USA, and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Needham, MA. Dr. Jackson was a 20-year business leader, with an emphasis on IT and software engineering, before heeding the call to the ministry. Key roles she held during that time included Chief Operating / Chief Information Officer of an e-commerce energy services provider and as Managing Director of a supply chain / IT consulting group. Dr. Jackson received her Doctorate in Ministry and Master of Divinity degree, both with honors, from Andover Newton Theological School. She holds a Master of Engineering degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University. Dr. Jackson has written numerous articles, book chapters, and two books, Meant for Good: Fundamentals in Womanist Leadership (Judson Press, 2019) and Spiritual Practices for Effective Leadership: 7 R’s of Sanctuary for Pastors (Judson Press, 2015), which was the 2016 Illumination Book Silver Medal Award Winner.
To inquire about setting up a Spiritual Direction consultation with Reverend Dr. Debora Jackson, contact Michelle at [email protected].
To inquire about setting up a Spiritual Direction consultation with Reverend Dr. Debora Jackson, contact Michelle at [email protected].