Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA – 2024 “20 Under 40” Influencer
Assistant Professor of Accountancy
Western Michigan University
https://wmich.edu/accountancy
Faculty Advisor, National Association of Black Accountants
WMU Student Chapter
https://experiencewmu.wmich.edu/organization/naba
Recent Career Highlights:
- Serve as Faculty Advisor for the NABA at WMU student chapter, mentoring and advocating for a growing membership of 55+ students.
- Secured full sponsorship for 21 NABA at WMU students to attend the NABA Link Regional Conference in Chicago, IL.
- Established and reestablished corporate partnerships within the Accountancy Department to recruit and retain a strong pipeline of accounting students.
- Support increased enrollment in the accounting major and minor at WMU through innovative teaching and strategic marketing efforts.
- Created the NABA at WMU Experiential Activities Donor Fund to support future professional development opportunities for student members.
Outreach Beyond the Classroom:
I am committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through education and empowerment in the classroom, the community, and the profession. In the classroom, I create inclusive learning environments that equip emerging business professionals and leaders with the skills and confidence to thrive. In the community, I lead NABA at WMU, mentoring and advocating for 55+ students and connecting them to corporate partners and professional development opportunities on the local, state, regional, and national levels. I also collaborate with organizations like MICPA to expand access and visibility for diverse groups in accounting and business. Through these efforts, I strive to build a profession that reflects and uplifts the diverse world we serve.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
- MICPA Podcast – Off the Ledger: https://www.micpa.org/stay-informed/off-the-ledger-micpa-podcast
- The Journal of Accountancy
- Accounting Today
- The 50th Law, co-authored by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Robert Greene.
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