Cheryle Robinson Jackson
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Cheryle Robinson Jackson was appointed on October 2006 to be the first female president and CEO in the 90-year history of the Chicago Urban League
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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 in Gov. Blagojevich's administration for 2½ years, Jackson resigned from her post as result of her disapproval of the governor's leadership. Before joining Gov. Blagojevich’s administration, Jackson spent three years in senior-level government affairs positions with Amtrak
as vice president for communications and government affairs. She was responsible for Amtrak’s state and local government affairs and served as spokesperson in 41 states, often during times of crises, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
In addition, she served in various capacities at National Public Radio (NPR), including as vice president of communications and brand management, director of corporate communications and director of corporate identity and information. Among her charges, Jackson served as national spokesperson and oversaw the network’s national marketing, advertising and public affairs operations.
Jackson serves as a director on the boards of the Metropolitan Planning Council and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
and serves on the Chicago 2016 Olympics Committee and the Daniel Burnham Anniversary Planning Committee.
On August 10, 2009, the Associated Press
reported that Jackson intends to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Roland Burris
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Jackson officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate Seat representing Illinois on September 16, 2009. On February 2, 2010 she was defeated for the Democratic Party nomination by Alexi Giannoulias
.
Chicago Urban League
Chicago Urban League, Established in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, is an affiliate of the National Urban League that develops programs and partnerships and engages in advocacy to address the need for employment, entrepreneurship, affordable commercial real estate and a quality education...
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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 in Gov. Blagojevich's administration for 2½ years, Jackson resigned from her post as result of her disapproval of the governor's leadership. Before joining Gov. Blagojevich’s administration, Jackson spent three years in senior-level government affairs positions with Amtrak
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
as vice president for communications and government affairs. She was responsible for Amtrak’s state and local government affairs and served as spokesperson in 41 states, often during times of crises, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
In addition, she served in various capacities at National Public Radio (NPR), including as vice president of communications and brand management, director of corporate communications and director of corporate identity and information. Among her charges, Jackson served as national spokesperson and oversaw the network’s national marketing, advertising and public affairs operations.
Jackson serves as a director on the boards of the Metropolitan Planning Council and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization promoting business in the Chicago metropolitan area of the United States. The Chamber is a voice at local, state and national levels for approximately 2,600 member companies and their 1.3 million employees...
and serves on the Chicago 2016 Olympics Committee and the Daniel Burnham Anniversary Planning Committee.
On August 10, 2009, the Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
reported that Jackson intends to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Roland Burris
Roland Burris
Roland Wallace Burris is a former United States Senator from the state of Illinois and a member of the Democratic Party....
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Jackson officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate Seat representing Illinois on September 16, 2009. On February 2, 2010 she was defeated for the Democratic Party nomination by Alexi Giannoulias
Alexi Giannoulias
Alexander "Alexi" Giannoulias is an American politician who served as Illinois Treasurer from 2007 to 2011. A Democrat, Giannoulias defeated Republican candidate State Senator Christine Radogno in November 2006 with 54 percent of the vote, becoming the first Democrat to hold the office in 12...
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External links
- Cheryle 2010 official campaign website
- Profile of Cheryle Robinson Jackson Northwestern Magazine