Cheryle Jackson
Cheryle Jackson
Cheryle Robinson-Jacksonis an American who was appointed on October 2006 to be the first female president and CEO in the 90-year history of the Chicago Urban League. Prior to her appointment, Jackson served in the administration of Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, most recently as deputy chief of staff of communications and before that as communications director and chief press secretary, making her both the first woman and African American to hold the position in the state’s history. After serving...
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