
Jackson Smith Parell
Master of Arts Student in Public Policy, admitted Winter 2020
CDA (Course Development Assistant), Freshman and Sophomore Programs (FSP)
Bio
Jackson Parell is a senior majoring in Economics and pursuing a master's degree in Public Policy. During his undergraduate, Jackson focused on measuring and quantifying the effects of climate change and implementing policy and entrepreneurial solutions to address those effects. He has industry experience in strategic consulting, computational research, engineering and VC, which have equipped him with a deep understanding of both teams and technology. Jackson is an avid outdoorsman, holding the world record for the youngest hiker to complete the calendar year triple crown (read more below), and spends his free time climbing, surfing, and volunteering for local governments in the Bay Area.