Jackson ran and lost to incumbent Dr. Keith Mitchell in the St. George
North-West constituency in the 2008 general election. She was able to
combine two passions – service to people and educational pursuit – by
moving to Washington, DC, last year. Jackson kept a busy schedule as
Attaché to the Organization of American States at the Grenada Embassy
in Washington.
Jackson, who had taken leave from study in order to contest last year’s
national poll, also turned her attention to completing the requirements
of her academic programme at Andrews University in Berrien Spring. She
has just graduated with honours with a Master’s degree in Business
Administration.
“I am truly pursuing my destiny,’’ said Jackson. “To God be the glory.
Being unwell for the last few weeks, I had to find innovative ways to
get my work completed.’’
Her aim, Jackson says, is to “leave a legacy for the youth of Grenada;
a legacy of a woman who overcame life's challenges by defying the odds
with strength, determination and courage.’’
Jackson also reiterated her commitment to always serve her nation.
“Everything I aspire to be or do is geared towards serving the people
of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite,’’ she said. “A life of servitude and
servant leadership is to be desired more than vain glory and worthless
treasures. Sometimes things are not always clear or comfortable in the
short run, but the long run is more important.’’
In a statement, NDC Public Relations Officer Ann Peters commended Jackson on graduating with her Master’s degree.
“The NDC congratulates Ingrid on her academic achievement,’’ Peters
said. “She has been a stalwart in youth leadership in the party and we
hope that her determination and her drive to succeed academically and professionally, and her passion
for service to the nation, will be emulated by other young people.’’
