C.J. Jackson

Before joining aiEDU, C.J. built and led communications functions at Guild, a venture-backed company creating opportunity for America's workforce through education and upskilling, most recently serving as head of executive communications. C.J.'s work at Guild included media relations, speechwriting, creating award winning content projects, and nurturing partnerships with the nation's largest employers and most innovative learning institutions.

Prior to Guild, C.J. spent more than 15 years in journalism as an award-winning reporter, editor, and newsroom leader at the Los Angeles Times, Politico, The Associated Press, and The Kansas City Star. C.J.'s experience as a teacher includes work for UCLA's extension campus and as a Fellow for the Dole Institute of Politics at his alma mater, the University of Kansas (Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk).