MR. MICHAEL JACKSON, CASAC
Social Work at Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY

Research Intern at Demos: Ideas & Action

Public Policy

Demos: Ideas & Action - Greater New York City Area since Dec 2012 - Research Intern Columbia University - Greater New York City Area Sep 2009 - Feb 2010 - Teaching Assistant Columbia University - Greater New York City Area Sep 2008 - Jan 2010 - Ph.D Student in Political Science Dr. Melissa R. Michelson, Associate Professor of Political Science - San Francisco Bay Area May 2007 - Jun 2008 - Research Assistant The James Irvine Foundation - San Francisco Bay Area May 2006 - Jun 2008 - Research Assistant East Bay Politica Sep 2006 - Jun 2007 - International and Comparative Politics Editor

Columbia University in the City of New York 2008 - 2010
Ph.D., Political Science California State University-East Bay 2004 - 2007
B.A., Political Science, Minor in Urban Studies Laney College 2001 - 2003
n/a, Political Science

My specific areas of academic interest are how race and class intersect to maintain the socio-economic disparity between African Americans and the larger society and ultimately negatively affect their political incorporation, participation, and efficacy. The goal of this research is to increase African American political participation in areas not exclusive to electoral voting and achieve political incorporation and substantive representation. I also want to research the political implications of growing class, religious, and geographic distinctions within the African American community.

American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program 2007-08 J. Malcolm Smith Scholarship Recipient for Academic Excellence 2005

English, Latin, Spanish, Japanese

Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action - New York, NY
Researcher School Leadership Team (SLT), Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy - Bronx, NY
President School Leadership Team (SLT), Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy - Bronx, NY
Parent Representative Columbia University - New York, NY
Teaching Assistant CALIFORNIA VOTES INITIATIVE Evaluation Project - Hayward, CA
Research Assistant EAST BAY POLITICA - Hayward, CA
CSUEB student journal of politics Wilma Chan for State Assembly Campaign - Oakland, CA
Campaign Volunteer Washington Area Post - Washington, DC
Operations Manager The Smith Company - Washington, DC
Telephone Polling Interviewer

Columbia University - New York, NY
PhD in American Politics with a research focus on African American political behavior and participation California State University East Bay - Hayward, CA
B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Urban Studies

A direct, articulate writer and communicator able to present and synthesize complex material into cogent messages for diverse audiences. Skilled time management professional who consistently achieves project completion while maintaining a professional manner under tight deadlines. Creative, energetic, unconventional thinker that seizes all opportunities to translate ideas with exceptional imagination, image and style. Proficient in SPSS & STATA, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Internet, WordPerfect, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis, J-Stor, and bibliographic search engines

department of education
Paraprofessional/Teacher's Assistant Yankee Stadium
Security Guard Blue Steel Security/ Securitas - New York, NY
Securtiy Officer Pro Marketing Group
Sales and Marketing Training Union Settlement Association - New York, NY
Trainee Metropolitan Hospital - New York, NY
Volunteer/ CPE Trainee Public Access Television
Cameraman Central Park Conservancy
Park Guide

Nyack College
Customer service Alliance Theological Seminary Frederick Douglass Academy High School - Bronx, NY
Diploma

Graham-Windham - Bronx, NY
Foster Care/Preventive Case Planner Update Legal, Inc - New York, NY
Legal Assistant The Door - New York, NY
Department of Juvenile Justice Counselor Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services - New York, NY
Family Court Representative Bronx District Attorney's Office - Bronx, NY
Paralegal

A Road Not Taken
Correction Counselor North Crown Heights Family Center
Substance Abuse Counselor CIS Counseling Inc
Case Manager/Counselor HELPSEC/ NEXT STEP
Substance Abuse Specialist/ Housing Specialist NRI Group LLC
Case Manager/ Facilitator New York Chemical Addiction Treatment Services
Substance Abuse Counselor