Martha JACKSON

Acting Commissioner NYC Mayor's Office For People With Disabilities at MOPD NYC - Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities New York

20 years experience in workforce development, business relations and program development. At the New York City's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), created the city's first workforce development initiative for New Yorkers across all disabilities, NYC: ATWORK. This business- led, business-driven and person centered approach has connected hundreds of qualified and talented job seekers with disabilities to internships, jobs and careers in all high growth sectors and city government. Established MOPD's first Business Development Council - 100+ business leaders and human resource professionals, providing opportunities, insights and professional guidance, and sharing best practices. We provide Disability Etiquette and Awareness Training, support on recruitment, interviewing, reasonable accommodations. Instrumental is creating Empowered NYC, the first financial counseling program for New Yorkers with disabilities and their families. A partnership with NYC Office of Financial Empowerment and National Disability Institute. Spearheading Empowered Cities, a multi-city collaboration with the Offices of Disability in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco to address equity, access, financial empowerment, employment and accessible, affordable housing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-jackson-7558981a/ Year of this biography: 2022

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