Kathryn Kaysen Jackson

Profile Updated: September 18, 2022

Residing In:	Morton Grove, IL USA

Spouse/Partner:	Adam M. Jackson

Children/Stepchildren:	Cameron Leigh, born 2001 CJ, born 2003

Current Occupation/Employer:	Director, Career Coaching Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University & Private Practice Career Coach

Military Service:	AFROTC

Website:	View Website

Single/Married/Divorced/Partnered:

Married

Anniversary date:

January 31

Past Occupations/Employers:

Career Coach, Chicago Career Consulting (current private practice)
Director, Alumni Career Services, University of Illinois Chicago
Director, Career Services & Business Career Services, Loyola University Chicago
Associate Director, Career Services, DePaul University

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Social Networking Sites I use:

Facebook
Twitter
Other http://www.linkedin.com/in/kkaysenjackson/

Colleges Attended/Degrees Earned:

University of Illinois Chicago, BA, Psychology
Depaul University, Masters, Counseling & Human Services Management

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High points in your life since high school:

Traveled the U.S. and Europe;
Raised 2 kids, one trains horses in KY, the other attends college and fences Division 3 for the NCAA;
Joined a private practice as a career coach during the pandemic, successfully a virtual career coach;
Currently have a book deal pending and planning next trip to Europe.
Looking forward to semi-retirement and working for myself.

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

Read, work out, cook, genealogy research, travel, volunteer, rescue snow dogs, and visit my kids in their home states.

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Famous or interesting people you've met:

Anti-death row lobbyist
Environmental engineers from the EPA
My kids

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What would your classmates be surprised to know about you?

I accidentally shot my C.O. while in ROTC (non lethal injury).
I've written a book and many text book chapters.
I love my numerous tattoos.

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Funniest thing you did in high school or favorite memory at LWHS:

I have many good memories of friends, sports, clubs, dances, etc.

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Favorite hangout in high school:

The LWTV editing room.

What would you do differently if you went back to high school?

Be less concerned about what others thought of me.

If I knew then what I know now...

I'd be more of an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ students at LWHS.

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