Yolanda L Jackson
Yolanda L. Jackson is Founder and CEO of Yolanda L. Jackson and Associates, Inc. a sports marketing firm specializing in athlete representation. With more than 30 year’s experience in the field and an in-depth knowledge of athletes, Yolanda has successfully cultivated and expanded strong alliances with corporate sponsors, organizations, sports industry executives and the media, to benefit her clients.
Before launching her firm, Yolanda served for more than two decades with the Women’s Sports Foundation, founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King. In recognition of her extraordinary work with the athletes, Billie Jean King created an award in her honor. The Yolanda L Jackson Give Back Award is given each year to an athlete who has given back to girls participating in sports.
Yolanda was recently selected to serve on the USA Olympic Synchronized Swimming Board of Directors as an Independent Director, and she is assisting them with their development efforts.
