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Lennon N. Jackson

Director of Operations for the Division of Student Affairs

  • Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
  • School of Social Work

Biography

Lennon N. Jackson, M.Ed., MSW currently serves as the Chief of Operations for the Division of Student Affairs in the Office of the Vice President at Howard University in Washington DC. She is a versatile and dedicated student affairs professional with more than 20 years’ experience working in Student Activities, Greek Affairs, Student Leadership Development, Organizational Management and Evaluation, Advising, Diversity, Intersectionality & Multicultural Affairs.  

She has worked at Howard University, Cornell University, University of Delaware, South Dakota State University, Montclair State University in New Jersey, Phillips School in Laurel, MD and the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Re-Entry and Sanctions Center in Washington, DC.  

Her roles have included serving as Dean of Student Life and Activities, Director of Student Activities, Assistant Dean of Students for Chapter Operations, Assistant Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs, Multicultural Greek Council Advisor, Events and Conference Services Coordinator, Residence Hall Manager, Program Assistant for Multicultural Affairs, and Coordinator of the Each One Reach One Mentorship program.

In addition to her professional roles, she has served as a volunteer alumnae advisor to Panhellenic, IFC, MGC and NPHC organizations, served on several policy, community and homeowner’s association boards, the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Board of Directors, the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program Advisory Board and Women As Change Agents at Howard. 

She is an engaging facilitator, compassionate mediator, committed advocate, perpetual learner, devoted educator and a dedicated professional, wife and mother!

Education & Expertise

Education

Biology

Bachelor of Science
Montclair State University

Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education

Master of Education
University of Delaware

Social Work

Master of Social Work
Howard University

Expertise

More than 20 years experience in Student Affairs, specifically in the areas of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Student Activities, Judicial Affairs, Student Leadership Development, Organizational Management and Evaluation, Advising, Diversity, Intersectionality & Multicultural Affairs, Event Management & Programming, Mentorship, Supervision and Volunteer Management.