Jamie Jackson
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Colorado Children's Campaign
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Leadership is most challenging when the mission matters, resources are constrained, stakeholders have competing priorities, and people are looking to you to provide a clear path forward. I help executives and emerging leaders translate strategy into effective execution by aligning people, priorities, and organizational systems. My work is grounded in a central belief: a strategic plan only creates value when leaders can mobilize their workforce, establish accountability, and turn complex goals into coordinated action. I bring more than 13 years of leadership experience across nonprofit organizations, government, healthcare, behavioral health, and criminal justice. As a former nonprofit Chief Operating Officer, I directed enterprise functions spanning finance, human resources, technology, communications, development, compliance, and administration. Earlier in my career, I led approximately $20 million in multi-state operations encompassing 16 programs and more than 350 employees. Today, I serve as a Colorado state legislator representing approximately 90,000 constituents in one of the state’s most diverse communities. My work requires me to build coalitions among people with competing interests, communicate complex ideas clearly, make consequential decisions under public scrutiny, and move policy from concept toward implementation. That combination of executive, operational, and public leadership shapes how I coach. I do not offer generic leadership advice. I help clients identify the real obstacle, examine it honestly, develop a practical strategy, and determine how to engage their people to carry it forward. I am especially equipped to help leaders: • Translate strategic priorities into focused action • Align and develop teams around a shared direction • Navigate organizational growth, change, and uncertainty • Strengthen executive judgment, presence, and communication • Manage complex relationships with boards, CEOs, funders, agencies, and community stakeholders • Build greater accountability across people, processes, and performance • Prepare for an executive role or expanded leadership responsibility My coaching style is candid, strategic, supportive, and action-oriented. Clients leave our work with greater clarity, stronger leadership tools, and concrete next steps they can apply immediately. If you are carrying a complex leadership challenge, or know that your organization needs more than another plan, I can help you connect strategy, people, and execution to move the work forward.
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Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe leadership determines whether an organization’s mission becomes reality. Throughout my career, I have seen the difference an effective leader can make, not only in organizational outcomes, but also in the confidence, growth, and commitment of the people they lead. I genuinely enjoy helping leaders assess where they are, clarify where they want to go, and develop practical strategies to close the gap. Some leaders need help navigating a difficult decision or transition. Others need to strengthen their leadership approach, translate a strategic vision into action, or build a team capable of carrying the mission forward. I find it deeply rewarding to help leaders move from feeling uncertain or overwhelmed to having clarity, confidence, and a focused course of action. I also believe leaders establish the rules of engagement for their organizations. They set expectations, shape culture, lead by example, and determine whether accountability and integrity are simply stated values or principles that guide everyday decisions. Coaching allows me to help leaders strengthen their effectiveness, develop and motivate their teams, and translate strategy into effective execution. When leaders grow, their impact extends far beyond them; it strengthens the workforce, improves the organization, and advances the mission and communities they serve.
Work Experience
District Representative
Colorado General Assembly
January 2025 - Present
Serving one of Colorado's most diverse legislative districts, I work at the intersection of public policy, organizational strategy, and systems transformation to develop practical solutions to complex statewide challenges. I build consensus among diverse stakeholders and translate complex community priorities into practical policy solutions that improve outcomes across Colorado. As Chair of the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Committee, I lead bipartisan policy discussions on behavioral health and justice system reform. I also serve on the Energy & Environment Committee and the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee, evaluating legislation affecting infrastructure, housing, workforce development, environmental policy, and local governance. Key Contributions • Build bipartisan coalitions to advance complex legislative initiatives across government, healthcare, nonprofit, business, and community sectors. • Advise executive agencies and organizational leaders on policy implementation, systems improvement, and strategic solutions. • Translate complex policy, regulatory, and operational issues into actionable recommendations for legislative leadership and statewide stakeholders. • Lead cross-sector collaboration to align priorities, resolve competing interests, and deliver sustainable policy outcomes. • Sponsor legislation that has expanded healthcare access, strengthened opioid overdose prevention, advanced juvenile justice reform, enhanced consumer protections, and promoted workforce equity. • Chair statewide committee hearings, facilitate executive-level discussions, and build consensus among legislators, agency leaders, subject matter experts, and community partners. • Deliver responsive constituent services through strategic community engagement and data-informed decision-making. Change Management, Government Relations and +7 skills
Chief Operating Officer
The Naloxone Project
July 2024 - July 2025
Partnered with the Executive Director and Board to build the operational infrastructure of a rapidly growing national nonprofit dedicated to expanding equitable access to naloxone and reducing opioid overdose deaths. Led enterprise operations, organizational strategy, and cross-functional initiatives to support national growth, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. Key Contributions • Built scalable operational systems and performance frameworks supporting organizational growth across finance, human resources, compliance, and program delivery. • Collaborated with executive leadership to strengthen strategic partnerships with healthcare systems, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic partners across 16 states. • Developed operational processes that improved compliance, accountability, and reporting across complex grant and partnership portfolios. • Prepared board-level reports and executive performance metrics to support strategic planning, organizational governance, and executive decision-making. • Led cross-functional initiatives that improved operational effectiveness, aligned organizational priorities, and strengthened long-term sustainability. • Fostered a high-performing, mission-driven culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and measurable impact. Executive Leadership, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) and +9 skills
Chief Operating Officer
Colorado Children's Campaign
June 2022 - June 2024
Played a key leadership role in transforming one of Colorado's leading child advocacy organizations by modernizing enterprise operations, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and aligning strategy to support sustainable growth. Partnered with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to translate strategic priorities into operational execution while directing enterprise operations across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Communications, Development, and Administration. Key Contributions • Helped drive a 37% increase in organizational revenue by strengthening operational infrastructure, aligning cross-functional teams, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. • Directed enterprise operations across six core business functions, aligning organizational strategy, financial stewardship, and operational execution to improve enterprise performance. • Modernized enterprise systems and implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, executive reporting, organizational performance, and data-informed decision-making. • Led organization-wide change initiatives that strengthened accountability, improved cross-functional collaboration, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. • Developed executive briefings, strategic recommendations, and decision-support materials that informed leadership, Board of Directors, and external funder decisions. • Negotiated contracts, strengthened vendor partnerships, and improved organizational processes to enhance operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Board Governance, Fundraising and +10 skills
Peer Reviewer
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
July 2014 - January 2025
Served as an independent federal peer reviewer evaluating competitive grant proposals that support innovation across the criminal justice system. Evaluated organizational capacity, strategic alignment, fiscal stewardship, program design, and implementation plans to inform federal funding decisions. Key Contributions • Evaluated complex federal grant proposals for strategic alignment, organizational effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and program impact. • Analyzed budgets, financial plans, performance measures, and implementation strategies to assess organizational readiness and long-term sustainability. • Collaborated with multidisciplinary review panels to develop objective, evidence-based funding recommendations. • Synthesized technical information into clear evaluations that support transparent and consistent federal investment decisions. • Applied independent judgment to ensure proposals align with federal priorities, statutory requirements, and program objectives. Cultural Competency, Operations and +7 skills
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
Colorado State University - Global Campus
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership & HR Management