St. Bonaventure Grad Appointed As Robert H. Jackson Center’s New President


JAMESTOWN – After an extensive national search led by a team of board members, the Robert H. Jackson Center announced Thursday they have found a new president.

In a press release Chair of the Jackson Center Board Tom Schmidt said Kristan McMahon has been appointed to the position.

“We are very excited that Kristan is taking on the role of President of the Jackson Center,” said Schmidt. “She brings a clear vision and an exceptional combination of energy, leadership, and a legal background. We expect that Kristan will be able to continue and grow our excellent programming, but also work with partners and donors to help bring Justice Jackson’s values and message to a wider audience.  The Board of Directors is looking forward to establishing a strong working relationship with Kristan as she moves into this new role.”





McMahon joins the Jackson Center after nearly 20 years as a practicing attorney and brings a wide range of experience in the non-profit and association sector.

One of the hallmarks of her most recent work is the diversity and inclusion guidance she has provided to non-profits and associations over the last two years; she also brings significant non-profit board experience, on national and regional organizations.

Most recently, McMahon was Principal of Vetted Solutions, a Washington, DC-based company focused on providing executive search solutions as well as diversity and inclusion and succession planning guidance to associations and non-profits across the United States.





















Prior to that, McMahon was Counsel-Antitrust for Verizon and a staff attorney with Howrey, LLP.

She is a 1997 graduate of St. Bonaventure University and a 2000 graduate of The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

She serves on the boards of Youth For Understanding, Sitar Arts Center, and American Association of University Women-Falls Church (VA) Branch. She previously served as a member of St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees and as President of St. Bonaventure’s National Alumni Association Board.

“Justice Jackson’s values and guidance are just as relevant today as they were when he served as Solicitor General, Attorney General, Supreme Court Justice or chief prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials,” said McMahon. “He began as a successful lawyer in the Jamestown community and became a voice of conscience on the national and international stages. His commitment to social justice and civil liberties serve as a reminder for a world calling out for those qualities today. I am honored to work with our board, volunteers, and partners to ensure his wisdom continues to expand its reach.”









McMahon will start in her role as president on April 29, 2019.

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