Sherry Jackson Thompson serves as the Assistant Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement for the University of Kentucky Gatton College. In her role Sherry seeks to build avenues to establish crucial connections and maintain meaningful communication with Gatton Alumni. Sherry holds B.A. degrees from Eastern Kentucky University in Communications Studies and General Studies/Theatre Arts and Speech, and also earned a certification in Workplace Dispute Resolution. Before coming to UK, she worked in marketing and development for a non-profit arts organization.