Jackie is an experienced and motivated human resources practitioner with more than 15 years of human resources and safety experience both in healthcare administration and commercial construction and architecture. She utilizes creativity, a collaborative and people-first leadership style to design and implement programs that foster a thriving culture while balancing the strategic needs of the organization. Jackie obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology at CSUB, and certifications in Human Resources Management and Safety & Risk Management from CSUB’s Extended University.

From a young age, Jackie has said “it pays to talk to strangers; you never know what will come of it.” While initially said in jest, she’s found that interacting with others in a meaningful way has the ability to bring people together. This approach has enriched her life, and her goal is to help enrich the lives of others in her community.

Jackie has been a member of the Kern Society for Human Resources Management (KCSHRM) and National SHRM for more than 15 years. She served on the KCSHRM Board in 2011, 2024 and is currently serving as the 2025 Conference Director. She is a past board member for the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History where she served as an HR advisor and was a member of the 2007 Rotary International Group Study Exchange program with India.