Lillian Jackson has held many professional positions in her life—in both corporate and nonprofit environments. She has worked in the areas of support and training for a computer software company that focused on applications for insurance, and in healthcare. She also has worked as a business analyst. Her greatest talents lie in listening, communicating, and helping others.
Her commitment to making the lives of others better is immeasurable. She has a long history of volunteer work in leadership positions in small and large groups and organizations. She has served as an usher-greeter, a fundraiser, and an organizer of projects; and has donated funds for scholarships, disaster relief, mission projects, and events. She also has served as a tour guide and docent, a Stephen Minister, and a deacon and an elder in churches. Jackson has been involved in the Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Build, fundraising walks for Multiple Sclerosis, crop walks to help obliterate hunger, and has mentored students and visited the sick and homebound.
In addition, she has served on the all-NYU Alumni Association (NYUAA) Board of Directors, representing the NYU School of Professional Studies. She recently served on the NYUAA 2019 Alumni Weekend Committee