Latetha Jackson, MSW
Program Coordinator

Latetha Jackson graduated from Mercy College with a BSW and from Lehman College with an MSW. Working at Westhab Inc., a non-profit organization, Ms. Jackson served as the organization’s Rapid Re-Housing Specialist within their Rapid Re-Housing Program, helping families transition from shelter to permanent housing including providing rental subsidies.

For over seven years, Ms. Jackson worked with Safe Horizon’s Emergency and Transitional shelters providing services to survivors of Domestic Violence.

Ms. Jackson has also served as the Director of Social Services for Acacia Network where she oversaw the day-to-day supportive and case management services within their emergency hotel shelters for single adults. She has worked in collaboration with agencies such as DHS, OTDA, HUD, and other external agencies.

Ms. Jackson joined the African American Planning Commission, Inc., where she served in various capacities, including having served as the Program Director at the Renee Steedley Family Residence, a transitional Tier II family shelter for survivors of Domestic Violence. Ms. Jackson held the position for over 7 years. Throughout her tenure as the Program Director, she took pride in implementing AAPCI’s core values in the day-to-day operations at Renee Steedley. Ms. Jackson has worked with many at risk families and individuals presenting a variety of issues. Ms. Jackson empowers families to break the cycle of recidivism; encourages sustainability and helps develop self-sufficiency. Ms. Jackson is a strong innovative leader who evokes empathy and compassion for the clients she serves and ensures the advancement of staff development.

Ms. Jackson currently serves as a Program Coordinator, overseeing all AAPCI’s HRA/OTDA-funded Domestic Violence Family Shelters and DOHMH/HPD-funded Supportive Housing programs.