With a robust background in education and community development, Keisha Jackson brings a wealth of education expertise in her work with Microsoft Philanthropies being presented at Bett. Currently, Keisha serves as the Regional Lead for the West Region of the Philanthropies TEALS program at Microsoft and leads the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Showcase Schools programs. Previously, she was the Digital Communities Manager with the One Commercial Partner/Global Partner Solutions organization at Microsoft.
 
Keisha earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Sociology from Western Washington University and a Master of Arts in Student Development Administration from Seattle University (SU). While pursuing a master’s degree, she served as the Off-Campus Student Life Coordinator at SU. Post-graduation, Keisha joined the University of Washington (UW) Foster School of Business as an assistant director of the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC), managing programs and student-led consulting projects to support and grow small businesses owned by women and minorities across Washington State.
 
Previously in her career, Keisha served as a program associate at College Success Foundation (CSF), focused on providing college-to-career programming and events for underrepresented youth, including minorities, foster youth, and those from low-income backgrounds.
 
Keisha is an active board member for Treehouse for Kids, Boyer Children’s Clinic, Seattle University’s Board of Regents, and UW Foster School’s CBDC. She has also served on the boards of CSF, the City of Seattle Women’s Commission, the Women of SU Alumni Chapter, and Seattle Urban League of Young Professionals.
 
In her personal time, Keisha enjoys cooking, traveling, engaging in meaningful dialogue, listening to podcasts, enjoying music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.