As a young professional in his final year at Virginia Tech, Jackson has studied Multimedia Journalism in depth. With a variety of media, marketing, and writing experiences, Jackson is exploring business as it relates to information channels, social media, web content, and video production. Growing up in Grayson County, Virginia within a small business environment, Jackson knows the importance of community and professional relationships. He is passionate about finding ways to advance the way small businesses function in a digital world. While acting as a resource for the Marketing, Communications, and Sales departments, Jackson is learning how to assist business owners and promote local entrepreneurship in the New River Valley.