About Ron Jackson
Ron Jackson is an author, columnist &
motivational speaker who offers empowerment seminars for women &
youth organizations as well as an eight-session mentoring program
for Youth Advocates. As an active community organizer &
published author, Ron believes in the power of one person to make a
difference. He speaks & writes of the simple things in
life - time, work, patience - as well as the more difficult issues
such as racism, ignorance, education, relationships & success. In addition to his books & seminar
materials, Ron Jackson has been a regular contributor to The Daily Journal
newspaper of Kankakee, Illinois since 1998. His columns now
appear on page A2 of The Sunday Journal, though he
still intends for you to think for yourself with his
writings. But just who is Ron Jackson?
Well, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches are his
favorite food, & although his ID says he is in his mid-40's, those
who know him best say he doesn't act a day over 17. He
considers his stepdad, O.V., a great man who was a major influence
in his life & one of the three people Ron would most like to have
lunch with besides Jesus Christ & John Gotti. Teachers,
police, nurses & foster parents are the professionals that he
admires the most. And Ron truly believes that you need
P.E.P. to navigate the road to success - planning, effort,
patience. |
Photos by Colonial Studios
Bourbonnais, Illinois |
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June 2000
Nominated for series opening
editorial & 8-part expose
on racism in his community
The Sunday Journal
(see inside front page)
Kankakee, Illinois
Be sure to read Ron's
perspective every Sunday
& don't forget to explore
the Archives! |
Ron Jackson has a B.A. in Business
from Columbia College in Columbia, MO, but the majority of his work
is derived from his personal experiences. From a three-year
stint in two not-so-pleasant foster homes to his military service as
a former Marine to his 18 years in corporate America, he shares his
acquired wisdom in order to offer encouragement to young & old
alike. Ron's passion for
working with youth earned him a Community Appreciation Award in May
2001 for Youth Mentoring & Volunteering at the
Kankakee Community Resource Center in
Kankakee, Illinois, where he had been the Youth Program Coordinator
since 1999. Ron was selected to become the center's new
Executive Director in September 2004.
And his horizons are always expanding. In the
summer of 2003, Ron was appointed to the Board of Directors for the
Kankakee Public Library and he has
recently begun speaking in prisons where his mission is to educate &
enlighten while delivering a message of hope. He has also been
a guest for several radio talk shows where he has had the
opportunity to share his unique perspective with any number of
listeners. From schools to prisons to corporate functions, Ron
Jackson is always open to new opportunities & challenges.
Which do you have to offer? |
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Ron's keynote speeches & seminars
are heavy on audience participation & fun.
Ideal for youth to adults, these interactive sessions are sure to
inspire
individuals to unlock the millions of possibilities available to
them
& make their reality happen.
Ron Jackson would love to
motivate your students or staff!
Call or e-mail Ron today if you'd like to make that happen!
He looks forward to hearing from you!
Thanks for stopping by! |
