Jacqueline Erickson Russell

Founder & CEO

Social Impact Advising Group

Jacqueline Erickson Russell, founder and CEO of Social Impact Advising Group, specializes in philanthropy, family foundation startup and community engagement strategies. Her expertise lies in fostering community connections, leading social entrepreneur accelerators and promoting equity and diversity. Notably, Erickson Russell received an international award for equity and inclusion through her accelerator program. Her recent projects include strategic planning for nonprofits, revamping family foundation programs and leading social venture accelerators. Previously, she managed strategies at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, launching impactful programs and managing grants exceeding $2.6 billion in assets. Erickson Russell’s background includes founding a charter network talent department, teaching with Teach For America and leading initiatives at Yale University. Actively involved in her community, she volunteers with the Orange County Grantmakers, serves on the board of Families Forward, mentors with Big Brothers Big Sisters and contributes to her church.