University Chaplain/Director of Religious and Spiritual Life
Jackie most recently served as Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College. She has worked as Chaplain at Loyola University Chicago and Associate University Chaplain at Â鶹´«Ã½. She is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Jackie has a spiritually rich, ecumenical background with roots in Catholicism, Pentecostal traditions, and a Presbyterian (P.C.U.S.A.) seminary education. She received her Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University’s Institute of Pastoral Studies.
Jackie is a higher education administrator with over 16 years of experience in student affairs. Her strengths include staff supervision, team management, strategic planning, policy development, cross-department collaboration, and vision implementation. She is a subject-matter expert in religious/spiritual diversity and inclusion work. Jackie enjoys collaborations that support an enriching student experience and compassionate campus culture.
Rev. Jackie is deeply rooted in her Mexican-American heritage and connection to Chicago, her hometown. She has served as adjunct faculty in theological institutions, helping to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders. She contributes nationally to the field of chaplaincy in higher education through her involvement in the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE). Jackie is passionate about helping people live connected to God’s love, rooted in purpose and contributing to the greater good. She works towards unity among Christians and is dedicated to interfaith dialogue and collaboration.
Clifton Strengths: Restorative, Harmony, Achiever, Command, Deliberative