Erika Jackson

Vice President, Strategic Leadership Team, Active Adult

Erika believes organizations transform the way people do—through trust, clarity, and leaders who serve something larger than themselves.

Erika brings 25+ years of leadership experience in the aging services sector, with deep expertise in organizational transformation, strategic planning, and community operations—informed by rigorous scholarship and evidence-based practice. Her leadership philosophy centers on authentic service—leading with emotional intelligence, equity, and a commitment to understanding stakeholders at every level.

A social gerontologist by training, Erika holds a Master’s degree in Gerontology from Concordia University Chicago, an MBA from Purdue University, and a BA in Communications. She is currently an Ed.D. candidate in Organizational Leadership, bridging academic inquiry with strategic institutional practice. She is a RISE Fellow with the American Society on Aging, she maintains active membership in ACHE, GSA, and IFA.

Erika is dedicated to aging advocacy and education, serving as a national voice and thought leader on lifestyle transitions and community engagement through media platforms and pro bono advisory work with older adults and families. She resides in the Midwest with her family, and outside of her professional pursuits, she finds renewal in experiences that connect her to community, culture, creativity, and the world around her—values that carry directly in to how she leads and serves.