Leading with Purpose: Assembly Member Chantel Jackson on Gun Reform, Mental Health & Building the Bronx

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, LMSW, who represents District 79 in the Bronx.Born in Harlem and raised in a proud Belizean-American household, Assembly Member Jackson’s journey from social worker and college advisor to Albany lawmaker is rooted in service, equity, and community empowerment.We discuss:•Gun safety legislation and public safety reform•The youth mental health crisis•Investing over $2 million into Bronx organizations•Supporting small businesses and   entrepreneurship•Leadership as a mother, educator, and policymakerAs Chair of the New York State Legislative Women’s Caucus and Black Task Force, she’s elevating underrepresented voices while pushing for systemic change that begins at the community level.This is a powerful conversation about policy, purpose, and what it truly means to show up for the people you serve.Support the show