Wendy Jackson

Wendy Jackson is an Adjunct Professor in Theatre Arts at Westmont College and serves as Resident Artist/Scholar for Justice, Reconciliation, and Diversity. Her career spans film/TV production, screenwriting, and executive producing roles with major studios like Sony Pictures Television and Turner Broadcasting.

Education:

• B.A. in English Literature, University of California, Berkeley
• M.F.A. in Screenwriting, University of Georgia

Research Focus: Explores intersection of artistic storytelling with social justice themes. Current projects include documentary features addressing historical inequities and limited series exploring cultural narratives.

Awards:

• Producers Guild Mark (PGA) for MAYNARD (Netflix), directed by Sam Pollard

Production Work: Producing/writing Counting The Ballots and Protect & Serve with Martin Luther King, III. Recent projects include The Invitation (festival circuit) and Ella & Marilyn limited series in development.