WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2025)
ӰƵ Names Melissa Jackson Director of Communications
The ӰƵ (ӰƵ) announces Melissa Jackson as its Director of Communications. Jackson started her new role on Oct. 27, 2025, and is based out of Kansas City, MO.
“We are excited to welcome Melissa to the ӰƵ. Her experience spearheading strategic communications and leading dynamic teams will help us continue amplifying the importance of state-based insurance regulation,” said ӰƵ Interim CEO Jeff Johnston.
“We look forward to Melissa highlighting the regulators’ work to protect consumers and ensure strong, stable, and resilient insurance markets,” said ӰƵ President and North Dakota Insurance and Securities Commissioner Jon Godfread.
Through communications tools and resources, the ӰƵ Communications Division supports ӰƵ members in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 U.S. territories.
Jackson joins the ӰƵ from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, where she was Vice President of Public Affairs. Previously, Jackson also served at the U.S. Department of State.
Jackson earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational communication from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas.
About the ӰƵ
As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the ӰƵ (ӰƵ) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the ӰƵ, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. ӰƵ staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.