About Me
Greetings!
I’m Gregory Jackson Jr., a strategic and solutions-driven leader with extensive cross-sector experience spanning healthcare operations, nonprofit management, education, and public policy. Throughout my career, I have successfully led complex initiatives from launching primary care programs for first responders and managing behavioral health center build outs, to securing significant grant funding and driving community outreach that increases engagement by 40%.
My expertise includes strategic planning, project management, policy development, grant writing, and leadership coaching. I am passionate about leveraging data-informed strategies and equity-centered approaches to empower organizations and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures. My work is dedicated to helping organizations create sustainable growth and meaningful community impact.
My Goal
My goal is to partner with you to unlock your organization’s full potential and generate lasting, measurable impact in the communities you serve. I provide tailored strategic guidance and collaborative support to help you identify growth opportunities, improve operations, and implement equity-driven strategies aligned with your mission.
Whether you are navigating change, scaling programs, or pursuing new funding, I am committed to helping you achieve sustainable success through actionable plans and tangible outcomes. Together, we will transform your vision into reality; building a stronger, more effective organization that empowers people, drives innovation, and leaves a lasting legacy.
Roles Over the Years
Here’s a snapshot of some of the key roles I’ve held over the years, showcasing the breadth of my experience and the impact I’ve made across healthcare, nonprofit, education, and policy.
Operations/ Sales Manager
Mobile Metropolitan Area
I led and developed a high-performing sales team that achieved a 22% increase in monthly sales across three consecutive months. By coaching consultants to consistently exceed their targets, we not only boosted revenue but also improved customer retention and satisfaction. I streamlined daily operations—raising inventory accuracy to 98% and enhancing scheduling processes—which led to more efficient workflows and a more productive, engaged team.
VP of Operations
Central Louisiana | Southwest Mississippi
As an operations leader, I’m committed to building community-centered strategies that drive real social impact and sustainable growth. I’ve secured key grants, cultivated meaningful donor partnerships, and implemented performance metrics that improved efficiency and accountability. My work is rooted in equity-focused advocacy—bringing people together, using data to inform decisions, and aligning operations with mission and values to ensure long-term success.
Assistant Manager
Metairie, LA
I used data-informed decision-making to strengthen lending operations, leading to a 95% on-time payment rate and a 15% reduction in delinquencies. By streamlining collections strategies and optimizing financial performance, I increased the loan portfolio yield by 10%, driving measurable growth and long-term impact at the branch level.
Executive Fellow
Greater New Orleans Region
At New Orleans East Hospital, I led key initiatives including the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, the Kulture Krewe employee leadership initiative; training employees in Service Excellence and Recovery.
At University Medical Center, I launched a regional Primary Care initiative for First Responders, aligning stakeholders and optimizing clinical workflows to expand access, increase market-share, and drive impact.
Policy Consultant
New Orleans, LA
Education Consultant
Greater New Orleans
Advised NOCCA at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, designing a digital, asynchronous learning model tailored for arts education. Developed instructional frameworks and delivery strategies that maintained creative rigor and remote engagement. The successful pilot laid the foundation for ongoing blended learning programs.
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