Yamile C Jackson

Chief Executive Officer And Founder

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Location:

903 Poydras St, Sugar Land, TX 77498

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

March of Dimes Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Board of Directors - Houston District
Memorial Hermann Health System Sep 2008 - Nov 2012
Family Advisory Board, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
United States Institute For Kangaroo Care Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Certification Instructor
Texas Children's Hospital May 2008 - May 2009
Research Team Member
Clemson University May 2008 - May 2009
Emeritus Advisory Board Member, Industrial Engineering Department

Education:

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1985 - 1998
Clemson University 1995 - 1996
Master of Science, Masters, Industrial Engineering University of Houston 1992 - 1994
Master of Science, Masters, Management, Engineering University of Houston
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial Engineering University of Houston
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Skills:

Healthcare
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Management
Public Speaking
Training
Strategic Planning
Hospitals
Strategy
Research
Healthcare Management
Project Management
Community Outreach
Public Health
Clinical Research
Teaching
Babies
Program Management
Leadership Development
Process Improvement
Project Planning
Nonprofits
Consulting
Team Building
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Medicine
Medical Devices
Team Leadership
Program Development
Coaching
Change Management
Treatment
Wellness
Product Development
Management Consulting
Psychology
Fundraising
Data Analysis
Start Ups
Nursing
Nutrition
Pain Management
Proposal Writing
Staff Development
Organizational Development
Workshop Facilitation
Neurology
Policy
Time Management
Physiology

Languages:

English
Spanish

Certifications:

P.e - Licensed Professional Engineer
Pmp - Certified Project Management Professional
Kangaroo Mother Care Professional Caregiver

Yamile C Jackson

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Location:

Houston, TX

Industry:

Management Consulting

Neonatal Ergonomics And Evidence-Based Developmental Care - President And Founder Of Nurtured By Design, Inc.

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Position:

2011-12 Board of Directors - Houston District at March of Dimes, Certification Instructor at United States Institute for Kangaroo Care (USIKC), Advisory Board Member, Industrial Engineering Department at Clemson University, Family Advisory Board, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, CEO and Founder at Nurtured by Design Inc., Kangaroo Mother Care consultant, Instructor and motivational speaker at Nurtured by design

Location:

Houston, Texas Area

Industry:

Medical Devices

Work:

March of Dimes - Houston Texas since Jan 2011
2011-12 Board of Directors - Houston District
United States Institute for Kangaroo Care (USIKC) - Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area since Jun 2010
Certification Instructor
Clemson University since Oct 2008
Advisory Board Member, Industrial Engineering Department
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital since Sep 2008
Family Advisory Board, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Nurtured by Design Inc. - Sugar Land, Texas since May 2001
CEO and Founder

Education:

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1985 - 1998
Clemson University
MS, Industrial Engineering University of Houston
PhD, Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics/Human Factors) University of Houston
MS, Engineering Management University of Houston
BS, Industrial Engineering

Skills:

Psychology
Babies
Neurology
Physiology
Public Speaking
Research
Leadership
Staff Development
Healthcare
Clinical Research
Teaching
Program Development
Hospitals
Healthcare Management
Public Health
Strategic Planning
Coaching
Team Building
Program Management
Training
Nonprofits
Leadership Development
Treatment
Wellness
Nursing
Policy
Management
Organizational Development
Community Outreach
Process Improvement
Entrepreneurship

Languages:

English
Spanish

Awards:

Groundbreaking Latina Entrepreneur of the Year
Catalina Magazine
Ultimate Latina of the Year Award- Health Category
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Top Choice of the Year Award (Baby Pillow/Positioner category)-
Creative Child Magazine
Start Blazing Award
Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas
Outstanding Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award
SCORE Foundation, sponsored by Constant Contact, Washington DC
Super Silver Award (Product Innovation Category)
Baby Expo, South Africa
Small Business Home-Based Champion of the Year Award
Small Business Administration
Best Product of the Year Award
Orca Communications Unlimited
Editor’s Choice Award
Family Review Center
Top Gear of the Year Award
Shapeup.com
Best Product / Hot Product
IParenting Media Awards
4titude Award
Mom 4 Life
The Toy Man Award of Excellence (2007-2011)
The Toy Man
The Toy Man Seal of Approval (2007-2011)
The Toy Man
Gold Award
Family Review Center
Motherhood: Lifetime Achievement Award
Texas Can! Academy
The Trailblazer in Business Award
Stiletto Woman in Business
Stiletto Woman in Business Awards (SWIBA) is one of the first comprehensive award programs to honor women in business across the nation. Since 2009 we've been recognizing innovative, courageous, and trailblazing business women.
The Trailblazer in Business Award
Stiletto Woman in Business Award
Corporate and Institutional Achievement (nomination)
2013 Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards
Corporate & Institutional Achievement: Given in recognition of a corporation or institution that uses design as a strategic tool as part of its mission, and has consistently exhibited ingenuity and insight in the relationship between design and quality of life. The National Design Awards were conceived by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum to honor lasting achievement in American design. The Awards are bestowed in recognition of excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life. First launched at the White House in 2000 as an official project of the White House Millennium Council, the annual Awards program celebrates design as a vital humanistic tool in shaping the world, and seeks to increase national awareness of the impact of design through education initiatives.
Nomination: 2013 Engineer of the Year - Houston Division
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Nominated by the Society of Women Engineers of Houston

Certifications:

Kangaroo Mother Care Professional, United States Institute of Kangaroo Care
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas Board of Professional Engineers