Based in Missoula, Montana, Jackie Slovak brings a mix of authenticity, joy, and sharp strategic thinking to everything she does. A daughter of eastern Montana, she has built her career at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and social justice—always with humility, humor, and a deep belief in what’s possible for people and communities.

Jackie’s experience spans fund development in the arts, software development with Easter Seals–Goodwill NRM, and operations leadership at an Atlanta tech startup. Most recently, she has raised resources and built mission-driven partnerships as a Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer for the American Red Cross and as Development Director at Adventure Cycling. She is especially drawn to organizations that expand educational and economic opportunity for people who have been historically overlooked.

Jackie holds bachelor’s degrees in political science from the University of Montana and computer science from the University of Great Falls, pairing policy insight with data fluency and practical problem-solving. After years in Georgia and across the West Coast, she was delighted to return home to Montana. Outside of work, she loves biking, hiking, and sharing adventures with her grown daughter, Emily, and Emily’s Pomeranian, Baggins—her favorite tiny trail companion.