Abigail Jackson

MPA Fellows, Class of 2026

Associate Director of Events, UConn Foundation Inc.

Abigail G. Jackson (AJ) serves as the Associate Director of Events for the University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts: Public Relations from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before joining the UConn Foundation in 2018, she served two terms with AmeriCorps VISTA and worked with the United Way of Greater Atlanta. In her current role, she created and produces the #ThisIsAmerica social justice education series in collaboration with the Social Justice Workgroup. She also served as Co-Chair of Just Community, a social justice committee within the UConn School of Social Work. Throughout her journey, she has gained extensive experience in event planning, volunteer management, donor relations, fundraising and project management. Abigail is most passionate about using strategic development tactics to drive organizational and human capital capacity building while serving a mission that positively impacts community and child well-being. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and fur babies – Kobe & Sebastian. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Protectors of Animals, Inc.