RHA recently announced a key addition to their team, welcoming Alicia Jackson as their new Portability Specialist. Jackson, whose resume boasts over a decade of experience in guiding families through the convolutions of housing portability, is set to bring her extensive knowledge to the RHA fold.
Beginning her career with the East Orange Housing Authority in New Jersey, Jackson transitioned from a volunteer intern to a linchpin in public housing operations, ascending to a role that put her at the forefront of portability concerns. Despite starting out by merely answering calls, her trajectory saw her take on the stewardship of housing applications and waiting lists, a testament to her commitment. She sharpened her expertise further with a three-year tenure at the Wake County Housing Authority before making the jump to RHA, as detailed by Raleigh Housing Authority's press release.
It was on Indeed that Jackson stumbled upon the opportunity at RHA, amid her pursuit for a new professional challenge. With peers already embedded within RHA's framework and a burgeoning interest in the property management sector of housing, Jackson identified the organization as the perfect arena for her next career move.
A New Jersey native, Jackson's roots lie within the Newark environs, although she found her way to North Carolina in 2020. The transition between states brought a shift in scenery, but Jackson concedes she harbors a longing for New Jersey's diverse culinary scene—pizza, most of all. Stepping away from professional commitments, she immerses herself in culinary experiments and a TV show roster that aligns with her tastes.
Jackson's personal life is equally vibrant, with motherhood infusing her days with its own brand of dynamism—she is the proud mother of two sons, ages 12 and 16. Her preference for the sun-soaked zest of summer underscores her affinity for warmth and vitality, traits that are bound to influence her approach to her new position at RHA.
