Paula Laurel Jackson

Paula Laurel Jackson is a global educator, social impact advisor, and storyteller for systems change, inspired by Fred Rogers’s deep belief in the power of human connection. She carries Mary Lou Kownacki’s quote with her: “There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story.” For over 16 years, she has worked across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and North America, helping mission-driven organizations and EdTechs design transformative educational solutions. As a university lecturer, she teaches on citizenship, nationality, and global education. She is also a children’s author, believing stories shape what we dare to imagine and become.