David Jackson

David has over 10 years of experience working in philanthropy with a focus and passion for the arts and education. Working from Zegar Family Foundation’s (ZFF) New York‐based office, he helped increase the number of grantees in this field and partnered with T.E.A.K. Fellowship, among others. After completing his graduate studies at Columbia, he began working in development for Little Orchestra Society in New York and helped launch the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center in Los Angeles.

David currently lives with his wife and two sons, Hunter (Class of 2032) and Quinn, in Santa Barbara, CA. David dedicates his time to researching potential grantees for ZFF, and works to expand the Foundation’s outreach to more organizations committed to improving education standards for all students from pre-school through college.