Throughout her career, Jackie has gained vast knowledge and experience (18 years) in building strong learning organizations, increasing organizational effectiveness and operational efficiencies through visionary leadership and strategic human resource management.

Before joining The Galatas Group, Jackie was Director of Organizational Development, Corporate Communications and of Learning and Development at McLane Company, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Jackie has held executive level and management positions within Fortune 50 organizations in Human Resources, Advertising, Marketing Management, Operations and Information Systems within various industries. In these various roles, Jackie was able to make a substantial impact on organizational growth, employee relations, diversity, and company branding with emphasis on overall strategic human resources and operational compliance.

Jackie holds a BA and MBA from City University of New York – Baruch College. She is certified in Stephen Covey's – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, The Birkman Method®, Achieve Global, Ken Blanchard and Legal Watch and is fluent in Spanish.

Jackie lives in Allen, Texas with her husband, daughter, mother and Lillie, her Maltese and is a wonderful hand-crafted jewelry designer. Look for her creations in bridal shops and boutiques in the Dallas Metroplex.