Dr. Valerie D. Jackson is a visionary leader, Clinical Psychologist, and policy reformist with more than 25 years of experience transforming the lives of children and families within the child welfare system. Her work spans every level of care—from residential treatment and mental health facilities to child placement agencies and community-based programs—giving her a rare, comprehensive understanding of the systems that shape family well-being.

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Monarch Family Services, The Adolescent Center and Mental Health Services, and Policy to People: Reimagining Systems with Dr. Valerie D. Jackson, she has built a powerful platform dedicated to reithinking how we serve children and families. Her mission is simple yet profound: to strengthen the child welfare system through research-driven innovation, compassionate care, and policy reform that centers on humanity and healing.

Beyond her executive leadership, Dr. Jackson lends her expertise as a board member for Open Gate Homeless Ministries, the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services, and Julia C. Hester House, Inc. She also serves on several coalitions and committees committed to system transformation, and is a proud member of the University of St. Thomas Institutional Review Board, Texas Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, Kinship America, and the Gift of Adoption Fund.

At the heart of Dr. Jackson’s work is an unwavering belief that every child and family deserves access to safety, connection, and hope. Through her programs, advocacy, and voice, she continues to inspire change—bridging policy and practice to create a more equitable and compassionate world for the next generation.