Meet AAF Nebraska’s Board of Directors in charge of Communications
Marissa L. Jackson: Communications Co-Chair
Marissa L. Jackson is a marketing and communication professional born and raised in Southern California, that has a variety of experience as her foundation for her life in advertising and marketing. With involvement in the nonprofit world, social media, and copywriting; she loves to show off her analytical and creative side by problem solving and brainstorming ideas. While attending the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Public Relations with a dual minor in Fashion Communications and Sociology; she was treasurer and volunteer advertising consultant for the student ran organization Save South Sudanese Orphans & Widows turned nonprofit, Education Refuge.
Marissa is the Coordinator at Heartland Citizen Advocacy where their mission is to match people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or a mental illness with a volunteer advocate from the community who will promote, protect and defend that person’s welfare and interests.
Outside of work, Marissa has a passion for travel, attending social events and shows, drawing and painting, collecting more plants for her indoor jungle / balcony garden, and watching movies with her cats- Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara.
Dominique Whitehead: Communication Co-Chair
Digital Marketing Strategist, Children’s Nebraska
Dominique Whitehead is a non-profit digital marketing strategist with a versatile career encompassing national, regional and local brands across diverse industries. Her marketing and public service experience spans grassroots activism, indie film, healthcare, collegiate sports, finance, agriculture, education, IT, staffing, real estate, restaurants and app technologies. Rooted in impactful communication, advocacy, authenticity and amplifying diverse voices, Dominique crafts authentic campaigns that deliver meaningful results. Through a strategic fusion of storytelling, data analysis, communication finesse and marketing savvy, she connects with audiences effectively while representing varying lived experiences and meeting each audience where they are. Her passion lies in leveraging digital marketing to drive positive change in communities while maintaining a strong focus on authenticity and community empowerment.
