Chief External Affairs Officer
Deidra Jackson serves as Chief External Affairs Officer for Ridgeline Advocacy Group, a bipartisan government affairs firm specializing in policy and regulatory matters, tax policy, financial services, crisis and stakeholder engagement.
In this role, Jackson leads the firm’s external engagement, business development, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder relations, driving strategic growth and amplifying Ridgeline’s influence in public policy and advocacy.
Jackson brings over two decades of experience in strategic communications, corporate affairs, government relations, and stakeholder engagement across multiple industries, including energy, infrastructure, technology, and financial services. She has built a distinguished career leading and advising Fortune 500 companies, industry associations, and nonprofit organizations, helping them advance their policy objectives, enhance corporate reputation, and build coalitions that shape legislative and regulatory outcomes.
Most recently, Jackson served as a Senior Advisor in the Strategic Communications practice at FTI Consulting, where she provided counsel to corporate leaders on public policy, regulatory issues, crisis management, and corporate social responsibility. Her expertise in executive positioning, brand strategy, and high-impact advocacy campaigns has made her a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and policymakers alike.