Our Founder

Judy Jackson, best known for her candid, straightforward approach and her unmistakable laugh, is driven by bringing out the best in others while maintaining her authentic self. Judy is a well-respected thought leader in human resource management who until September 2022, was the Head of Culture and Engagement at WPP, the largest advertising holding company in the world. She provided the vision and strategy for building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are.

Earlier leadership roles include Global Chief Talent Officer at Wunderman Thompson; Chief Talent officer at IPG Mediabrands, NA, Digitas, and People leadership roles at Time Inc., ABC Disney, and Planned Parenthood.

She has contributed to several articles and books on human resource management and has received several awards including the 4A’s 2022 Gladiator Award. She serves on the board of directors for BRIDGE, an organization dedicated to addressing the gap in Belonging, Representation, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in the workplace. She is the co-founder of We All Rise Together, created to minimize the impact of the pandemic on communities most at risk. She is also the former president of BRAINY, an organization committed to developing people of color in the communications industry.