Lynne M. Jackson, President and Founder
Heritage:
Great-great granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott of the Dred Scott Decision, 1857
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing,
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Graduate of Alleda Ward Wells Piano Studio of St. Louis
Major Life Accomplishment:
Foundation raised $250,000, commissioned and installed the first and only statue of Dred Scott including his wife, Harriet, which stands outside the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, MO June 8, 2012
Professional Experience:
Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, President and Executive Director
General Services Manager, Bryan Cave LLP
Employee Relations Associate, Ford Motor Company
Supervisor of Data Entry, CASS Logistics – Cass Commercial Corporation
Business Operations Director, Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis
McDonnell Douglas Automation Company, Co-op Student, 1972
Southwestern Bell, Time Study Assistant, 1971
SIUE Admissions Office, Administrative Assistant 1973-74
Board Memberships: (past and present)
Dred Scott Heritage Foundation
Association of Legal Administrators
Administrative Management Society
Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Network
(President 3 of 10 years)
Community Women Against Hardship
(Past Vice President )
Mission Metro St. Louis
Urban K-Life, Advisory Board
St. Louis Artists’ Guild