Justina McAllister-Jackson

Dr. McAllister-Jackson is a passionate, mental health clinician, educator, and motivational speaker committed to strengthening the bonds between families, schools, and communities. A very proud Tampa, Florida native, she earned her B.S. in Psychology from Georgia State University, a Master’s in Social Work from Florida A&M University, and a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University.

Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as a Data Analyst, Program Manager, School Social

Worker, Counselor, and Educator at the primary and secondary education levels. Outstanding track record in assuring students, family, and organizational success.

• Seasoned in conceiving and building programs from the ground up through proven competencies in grant writing and administration, project and program management, and staff development and empowerment.
• Extensive background in developing and implementing special programs for at-risk and special needs students, racially and ethnically diverse populations, and second-language learners (Head Start). Conducted scientific reviews of research, evaluation, and statistics plans and products.
• Supported the analysis, processing, and understanding of database systems that assisted with reporting to state, federal, and other affiliated agencies. Developed plans for agency support of education research and

EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University Graduation: May 2021

Doctor of Education

Concentration: Organizational Leadership

Dissertation Topic: Program Evaluation of South Florida Head Start w/ Dual Language Learners

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Master of Social Work Degree

Concentration: Community-Based Social Service Administration

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Graduation: May 2013

Georgia State University, College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Psychology, Minor in Sociology

Atlanta, Georgia

Graduation May 2011