Rebecca Jackson facts for kids
Rebecca Jackson is a former Republican politician from Louisville, Kentucky. She has served in important leadership roles. She worked to help the people of Jefferson County and also led a big charity that helps children.
Who is Rebecca Jackson?
Rebecca Jackson is a leader who worked in government and for a charity. She is from Louisville, Kentucky. She was part of the Republican Party. This is one of the main political groups in the United States.
Her Time as a Leader
Rebecca Jackson held a very important job in Jefferson County. She was the Jefferson County Judge/Executive. This role is like being the main leader for the whole county. It means she helped make big decisions for the area and its people.
She also wanted to become the governor of Kentucky. The governor is the top leader for an entire state. She ran for the chance to be the Republican party's choice for governor.
Helping the Community
After her time in government, Rebecca Jackson became a leader for a special group. She was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the WHAS Crusade for Children. A CEO is the main person in charge of an organization.
The WHAS Crusade for Children is a local charity. A charity is a group that helps people in need. This charity is famous for its large yearly telethon. A telethon is a long TV show that asks people to donate money for a good cause. The money raised by the Crusade for Children helps children with special needs.
Rebecca Jackson also led another company called Mastery Mavens. This company helped teaching professionals learn new skills using the internet. She has since retired from this role.
