Background
Jackson, Lisa Perez was born on February 8, 1962 in New Orleans.
Jackson, Lisa Perez was born on February 8, 1962 in New Orleans.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Tulane University School of Science & Engineering, New Orleans, 1984. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1986.
Various positions including deputy director to acting director region enforcement division Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, New York City, 1986—2002. Assistant commissioner division compliance/enforcement State of New Jersey, Trenton, 2002—2005, assistant commissioner land use management, 2005—2006, commissioner environmental protection, 2006—2008, chief of staff to Governor, 2008. Administrator Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, since 2009.
Chair Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, since 2010.
Board advisors Tulane University School of Science & Engineering. Honorary co-chair New Jersey Sustainable State Institute Rutgers University. Board trustees Americans for Prosperity New Jersey.
Member of New Jersey Outdoor Women's League.
Married Kenny Jackson. Children: Marcus, Brian.