Angela Jackson

CEO

Future Forward Institute

Dr. Angela Jackson is a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University, she teaches leadership and organizational change. She is the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm that collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and policymakers to provide valuable research and insights. A prominent figure in the future of work, Dr. Jackson possesses a deep understanding of the technological trends reshaping organizations and the essential human capital infrastructure needed for businesses to maintain their competitive edge. With a rich history as a senior advisor, Dr. Jackson specializes in aligning social impact goals with broader business objectives. She firmly believes that business serves as a pivotal platform for effecting change. Currently, she serves as a board member and advisor to various public, private, and nonprofit boards, including Arena Analytics, Guild Education, and Needham Bank. A subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.