Jackie Reese
Jackie Reese is a trained facilitator, mediator, and team builder, working in the role of ombuds at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾. She is a confidential, independent, and impartial resource who listens to faculty and staff concerns, fosters communications, and assists in navigating appropriate resources to resolve conflict.
Jackie joined the College after nineteen years at Emory University, serving most recently as an associate director of accessibility services. She earned an associate of arts degree in communication at Georgia State University, a bachelor of interdisciplinary studies degree with focuses on writing, sociology, and information technology at Georgia Southern University, and a master’s degree in peace studies and conflict resolution at Kennesaw State University.
As a member of the International Ombuds Association, Jackie’s practice is guided by the IOA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, which promote fairness, empathy, dignity, trust, and empowerment. She is also a member of the National Association for Community Mediation and the Association for Conflict Resolution.
Born and raised in New York City, Jackie moved to Maine from Atlanta in 2023 and is doing just fine with the weather. She loves a big laugh, a full table, and all things Beyoncé. Jackie has three amazing daughters and a very, very small dog named Jimi.
