William T. Jackson

William T. Jackson received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Florida State University. He received his Masters in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University and was inducted into Phi Alpha Alpha Honor Society of the National Association of Schools for Public Affairs and Administration.
William served over 12.5 years with the Urban League of Broward County as a Youth Development Counselor, Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Program Manager and Community Justice Division Manager. In his last role with the Urban League as the Community Justice Division Manager; William led and managed the New Diversion Alternatives for Youth program, Healthy Youth Transitions program and Crime Prevention & Intervention program. In addition, William served on and with the Broward Diversion Coalition (Co-Chair); Southeast Florida Crime Prevention Association, Florida Crime Prevention Association, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Racial & Ethnic Disparities (RED) Committee, National Association for Community & Restorative Justice, and Chair for  The Justice Project  Taskforce Committee.
William currently is a Public Affairs Ph.D. student at Florida International University and serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the FIU Metropolitan Center. William was elected and serves on the Florida Restorative Justice Association Board. William believes in empowering others to act by developing cooperative and collaborative relationships that would benefit the community as a whole; along with challenging the process when it concerns the systemic changes that need to be made in order for the most vulnerable communities in South Florida to succeed and thrive; along with encouraging the heart for others to follow a shared vision of serving those that are in most need of assistance. William is committed to serving individuals, families and communities that have limited access and opportunity; and are in need of a second chance. One of William’s favorite quotes is, “Life is worth living when one has the opportunity of giving.”