Candace Jackson began her career in theater management focusing on administration, marketing, and general management for performing arts institutions. Since 1993, she has worked with numerous theater, dance, film, visual arts and cultural organizations to streamline productions logistics, develop sustainable operating systems, and improve institutional capacity and growth potential.

Prior to founding CJAM Consulting, Candace served as Director of Operations for the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. During her tenure she managed the Apollo’s facilities and administrative operations, event logistics, and co-coordinated Phase I of the Apollo’s $65 million historic restoration project.

Candace’s experience with several other New York City arts organizations came via an appointment as Program Officer for the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, where she administered the $25 million Cultural Industry Investment Fund providing operating and programming capital for arts and cultural institutions in Upper Manhattan.

Her earlier managerial experience included positions with the Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven, CT, New Haven International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, CT, and the Alliance Theater in Atlanta.

Candace earned an MFA in Theater Management from the Yale School of Drama, and a BFA in Theater Arts and Business Administration from Howard University.

Candace is also a LEED, Accredited Professional.

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