Safiyah believes the well-being of children is a primary indicator of the well-being of a society. For 15 years, she has worked to improve the lives of children, their teachers, and families. Safiyah is an
accomplished non-profit leader and child advocate who has worked as an early learning educator, school psychologist, and professional trainer. She currently serves as Early Childhood Systems Director at
North Carolina Partnership for Children. In this role, Safiyah promotes system change strategies that address quality, access, and equity; ensuring partnerships, policy, and programming are responsive to the
needs of families with young children. Safiyah holds an MBA from Florida A&M University and M.Ed. degrees in both Early Childhood and School Psychology from National Louis University.
Safiyah Jackson
Early Childhood Systems Director
North Carolina Partnership for Children