Janet E. Jackson

Janet E. Jackson is a former American judge, United Way of Central Ohio president, and Columbus Civilian Police Review Board chair.

Education

Jackson graduated from Wittenberg University[1] and George Washington University Law School.[2]

Career

Jackson was the first woman to serve as Franklin County Municipal Court judge[3][4] and the first woman[5][6] and first African-American[2] as Columbus city attorney.[7] She was president of United Way of Central Ohio.[5] She chaired the Columbus Civilian Police Review Board.[8][9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Celebrating Black History Month: Jackson | Wittenberg University". www.wittenberg.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  2. ^ a b "Janet Jackson". www.columbus.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  3. ^ "Women's History Month: Looking back at influential women in Ohio's history". 10tv.com. 1 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Former Judge Speaks about Historic 'Firsts' at Ohio Supreme Court Black History Month Event". www.courtnewsohio.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  5. ^ a b Dispatch, Rita Price, The Columbus. "Janet Jackson stepping down as United Way head". The Columbus Dispatch.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Wartenberg, Steve. "Janica Pierce Tucker on breaking the concrete ceiling at law firms". Columbus CEO. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ Paprocki, Ray. "From the Archives: The Passion of Yvette McGee Brown". Columbus Monthly.
  8. ^ "Chair of Columbus Civilian Police Review Board stepping away in April". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  9. ^ "Leading New Efforts in Community Policing | Wittenberg University". www.wittenberg.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  10. ^ Bruner, Bethany. "Ginther announces nine inaugural members of Columbus police civilian review board". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-03-17.