Devalin Jackson (she/hers) is a Senior Community Development Specialist and early childhood education leader with over 15 years of experience serving children, families, and educators in the Bayview–Hunters Point community. Her career spans family child care support, service within the San Francisco Unified School District, and work at the collegiate level engaging in research focused on the experiences of Black mothers and the support systems they navigate.
In her current role at the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood, Devalin contributes to system‑level policy development aimed at increasing equity, access, and culturally responsive services for educators and families. Her work centers on uplifting community voices, strengthening resource pathways, and shaping policies that reflect the realities of those most impacted by structural inequities.
Devalin is passionate about sharing the story and mission of Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence with broader audiences—believing deeply that storytelling is key to awareness, healing, and collective action. Grounded in the understanding that everyone knows a survivor, even if they don’t know it, she is committed to advancing safety, justice, and resilience for Black women and their families.