Press + speaking
Ideas in print and conversations on stage.
In the press
Selected featuresAtlanta Business Chronicle
May 2026
40 Under 40: Meet Brianna Jackson, Heart of South Downtown Inc.
Recognized in the 2026 class of Atlanta leaders shaping business and community.
Hypepotamus
March 2025
Get To Know The CEO: Brianna Jackson Wants To ‘Build Better Futures’ In Atlanta's South Downtown
A conversation about launching Heart of South Downtown and building an equitable future for the neighborhood.
SaportaReport
March 2025
A new nonprofit sets its sights on guiding South Downtown into a neighborhood for all
An in-depth look at Heart of South Downtown's origins, listening work and commitment to inclusive growth.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
March 2025
Nonprofit ‘Heart of South Downtown’ launches to boost major revitalization
Coverage of the organization's launch and focus on economic growth, workforce development and public spaces.
Georgia State University Magazine
2025
Enriching Spaces
A feature on student art, community identity and the connection between Georgia State and South Downtown.
Hypepotamus
March 2021
What Motivates Women in Tech
Brianna reflects on Atlanta's rise as a technology hub and forging more opportunities for women of color.
Hypepotamus
March 2017
These Startup Wonder Women Power Atlanta's Tech Scene
A feature celebrating women helping build Atlanta's startup community.
Speaking history
2025
41st Annual Super Tuesday Conference
Atlanta Business League
Panel: Seizing the Moment: Building Capacity to Meet Opportunity
Panelist discussing how organizations and leaders build the capacity to meet moments of opportunity.
2025
YWLF Q4 Program
Hosted by the Atlanta Business Chronicle
Panel: How We Speak to Ourselves Shapes How We Show Up as Leaders
A conversation on leading with authenticity — aligning personal values with professional purpose.
2024
Procurement Access & Connection Expo
Urban League Atlanta
Speaker on procurement access, connection and economic opportunity.
2023
Returning to the Workforce
StartUp Space
Panel: Returning to the Workforce
Panelist on re-entering the workforce — strategies and perspectives for professionals navigating a return.
Speaking topics
- 01Building Organizations That Can Scale
- 02People Strategy Is Business Strategy
- 03From Startup to Scale: What Has to Change
- 04The Future of HR + Back-Office Operations
- 05People, Place and Economic Opportunity
- 06Building Better Companies Without Building More Bureaucracy
- 07Leadership Through Change