David A. Jackson

David A. Jackson is a Part-Time Lecturer in the School of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Design. He concurrently serves as a senior adviser on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s community and economic development (CED) team, focusing on affordable housing and community finance strategies. His professional affiliations include roles at Mercy Housing, Food Well Alliance, and Georgia State University’s Honors College boards.

• Education: BS in Architectural Technology (New York Institute of Technology), MBA (Georgia State University), and a Fannie Mae Foundation fellowship (Harvard University).

Research interests emphasize equitable urban development, economic mobility, and leveraging public-private partnerships to address housing disparities. His career spans roles such as deputy executive director of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and executive director of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, demonstrating expertise in translating policy into community impact.

Professional experience includes leadership positions at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, One Economy Corporation, and Enterprise Community Partners, underscoring his commitment to inclusive economic strategies.