Cheryl Jackson

Dr. Cheryl 'Action' Jackson is a catalyst for change, a visionary leader, and the driving force

behind Minnie's Food Pantry and Level Up Leadership. Fueled by a belief that

action breeds success, she has scaled her grassroots movement from two cans of corn to over 31

million meals served and12 locations. As a TEDx keynote speaker and media personality that

has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, OWNTV, Ellen, Steve Harvey, MSNBC

and the weekly Cheryl and Vicki Show, which she produces, Cheryl brings high-energy

storytelling and real-world grit to every stage.

Drawing from frontline experience and mentored by global leaders like Oprah Winfrey, Cheryl

delivers breakthrough presentations with style and clarity. Her soon-to-be-released book, The

Power of Action, distills her battle-tested leadership principles—Use Me, Thank You, Well

Done—into a compelling blueprint for unstoppable momentum. Recognized as an Ebony Top

100 Influential, Women in Philanthropy honoree, and a former ForbesBLK national board

member, she equips audiences to shatter doubts, build accountability, and create measurable

impact.