Meet Our Executive Director

LEADERSHIP

Meet Our Executive Director

Tarsha Jackson, Executive Director

Tarsha Jackson leads the Urban Community Network with deep roots in the Houston community and an unwavering commitment to family empowerment. Under her leadership, UCN has expanded its workforce programs, launched new community health initiatives, and strengthened the collaborative partnerships that define the organization’s backbone approach.

Her vision — that every family deserves a clear pathway to economic stability — drives UCN’s evolution from youth-focused services to comprehensive caregiver support.

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

  • Community-led, resident-driven transformation
  • Prevention over punishment for at-risk youth
  • Wraparound support for the whole family
  • Strategic partnerships for collective impact
  • Clear pathways to economic mobility