Chantel Jackson
Representative · State house · New York · District 79
Democratic
Biography
Chantel Jackson, LMSW, represents New York’s 79th Assembly District in the Bronx, serving Concourse Village, Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont, Belmont, and East Tremont. Born in Harlem and raised in a close-knit family, her commitment to public service is grounded in lived experience and strong community ties. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from City College of New York and went on to spend nine years working with low-income, first-generation students on college access and financial aid. She later obtained her Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and served as a social worker in New York City public high schools for four years, supporting students’ mental and physical well-being. Her work is grounded in lived experience – as a licensed social worker, college professor, published author, and mother. These roles inform her focus on health, wellness, education, and building long-term economic opportunity for families in the Bronx and beyond.
On the record
- Education
- City College of New York, bachelor’s degree in psychology; Adelphi University, Master of Social Work
- Profession
- Licensed Social Worker; College Professor; Author
- Born
- 1983-10-01
- Birthplace
- Harlem, NY
- Family
- Two children.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 · 518-455-5272
- Phone
- 518-455-5272
- jacksonc@nyassembly.gov