Kennon Jackson, Jr. has over twenty-five years of experience working in outcome-focused program management and evaluation. Kennon has served personally and professionally with nonprofit organizations like the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County for many years. These experiences have allowed him to provide training and technical assistance in grants management, program evaluation, strategic planning, and project management. Kennon also has substantial work experience with federal entities as well – serving as a Project Coordinator and an Evaluation Officer for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA] and the United States Department of State. Kennon earned his B.S. in Biology from Davidson College and an M.A. in Public Policy from the Duke University Graduate School.