STACI R. COLLINS JACKSON

Founder & CEO
The Collins Jackson Agency
IG: @StaciRCollinsJackson
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What was one of your professional highlights of 2020?

Invited to be a Voting Member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Class of 2020 (only African-American selected to join the organization’s Marketing & PR branch’s incoming Class of 2020). --Appointed to the Executive Committee of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Marketing & PR Branch --Publicist for Director Dee Rees’ The Last Thing He Wanted (Netflix), Sylvie’s Love (Amazon Studios) and Coming 2 America (Paramount).

What advice would you give yourself 5 years ago?

Trust in HIS timing, rely on HIS promises, wait for HIS answers, believe in HIS miracles, rejoice in HIS goodness and relax in HIS presence.

What is one thing that can be done differently to promote more diversity in the sports and entertainment industries?

Allies prioritizing the importance of considering giving something up to ensure that opportunities and resources are distributed more equitably throughout the industry. Understanding that when one is accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression, but it is not.

What is one thing you've learned about yourself during the pandemic?

Working From Home has been fine but, its sly transformation into Living At Work--not so much.

What is your theme word for 2021?

Grateful.