Maria Rosario Jackson

Maria Rosario Jackson was an Institute Professor in the Herberger Institute of Design, with an appointment in The Design School and a cross-appointment with the ASU College of Public Service and Community Solutions. She is one of the nation’s leading authorities on the phenomenon known as creative placemaking. Nominated by President Biden and confirmed by Congress, she is now the 13th chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

BA, Journalism, External Relations, University of Southern California
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
MPA, Public Administration, University of Southern California