Tammi Jackson

Vice President for Business and Finance

203 Johnson Hall

(919) 760-8516

Profile

Tammi Jackson, J.D., Ed.D., joined Meredith’s administration as vice president for business and finance on December 1, 2020. Tammi brings with her an extensive background in higher education finance and administration.

Tammi has a track record of negotiating better financing terms for the institutions she has served. She has also successfully implemented short- and long-term financial plans, overseen major construction projects, and provided leadership and direction for human resources, technology services, business services, and facilities management areas.

In addition, Jackson’s previous experience includes serving as deputy general counsel for fiscal and risk management and compliance for the National Bar Association and as vice president for finance and administration for Dominican University of California, Goucher College, and Mills College, a noted women’s college in California. In these roles, she has earned a reputation as an astute financial professional, excellent communicator, transparent collaborator, and effective manager.

Academic Credentials

Ed.D. in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania
J.D. from the University of Maryland
MBA in finance from Sacred Heart University
B.S. in business administration from the University of Connecticut

Professional Credential

Certification

Harvard University Institute for Educational Management, Summer 2016
Completed Grants Management Certificate Program – Sponsored by Management Concepts, 2011
Completed Contract and Grant Administration Certificate Program – Sponsored by University of Maryland Office of Research Administration, 2004

Licensure