Diane Grigsby Jackson is an agent of change.

Diane Grigsby Jackson is a true agent of change. She uses her talents to mend and transform broken systems and is a force to be reckoned with in any industry, from the private sector to state and local government. Grigsby Jackson has been the driving force in the success of renowned programs like AARP Experience Corps and Illinois’ Childcare Assistance Program, SNAP, and multi-agency birth to three initiatives. With this work history and her track record in organization transformation and leadership, she aims to make the world a better place for those in need.

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“Whether it’s the holiday season or some other season, any time a client is eligible for benefits and they’re not able to receive them, that’s … a problem for that family, as well as the state.”Diane Grigsby Jackson

About Diane

Diane Grigsby Jackson brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the public, private, non-for profit, and philanthropic sectors. She has assessed and lead effective organizational change at the executive level and helped identify key competencies and opportunities for systemic growth and efficiencies within government agencies, private sector, non-profits and academia. She specializes in administrative transitions, human services program and early education prevention and intervention program development,  stakeholder engagement and expansion strategies.

Currently, Diane Grigsby Jackson serves as the Director for the Division of Family and Community Services. The division is responsible for anti-poverty programs that serve Illinois citizens from before birth to after death, including such programs as WIC, SNAP, Medicaid eligibility, TANF, Employment and Training, Childcare Assistance, Youth Intervention/Preventive Programs, Homeless Supports, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Refugee and Immigrant Services.

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Core Values

  • Honesty

    The basis of a strong leader, and therefore, a strong organization is trust. The only way to build trust is by being transparent and honest in both actions and words. In her work, Diane Grigsby Jackson shows honesty and integrity in every decision she makes.

  • Execution

    The success of an organization depends on the successful execution of its goals. While this idea is simple in concept, in practice it requires the organization to have a leader that is organized, collaborative, and above all, willing to take on challenges. Diane Grigsby Jackson aims to be a leader who follows these principles and has built a career on focusing on the work that matters.

  • Compassion

    When working with vulnerable families, it is imperative that we approach work with compassion and empathy. Diane Grigsby Jackson approaches her work with the humility required to provide these families with respect and care.

HighlightsA Career at a glance.

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