Amari Jackson is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, where she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. She went on to attend Virginia Commonwealth University, where she was a member of the Track and Field program and earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Originally aspiring to become a sports reporter, Amari discovered a passion for the administrative and developmental side of athletics.

Amari began her career in sports administration as a McLendon Fellow with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), where she oversaw student-athlete programming and contributed to initiatives designed to enhance the student-athlete experience.

She currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Programming at the University of Tulsa, where she supports student development, engagement initiatives, programming, and recruitment efforts. Through her work, Amari continues to build meaningful experiences that connect student-athletes and students with opportunities for personal, professional, and leadership growth.

Her journey from student-athlete and aspiring sports journalist to athletics administrator reflects her passion for sports, storytelling, mentorship, and creating opportunities for others to succeed.

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