The Board of Directors at IMPACCT Brooklyn, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting local businesses in Brooklyn, has appointed Jamal C. Robinson as executive director, effective September 3, 2024.
“Jamal brings clear passion for our mission and deep experience in leadership and real estate development,” Yvonne I. Cummings, board chair at IMPACCT Brooklyn said through a press release. “We have every confidence that he will keep our organization on point creating and maintaining affordable housing and helping small business owners in Central Brooklyn as these goals become ever more challenging.”
Robinson joins IMPACCT Brooklyn with experience in real estate development, large-scale IT project management, and commercial real estate investing. He served in various roles at JP Morgan Chase and Co., most recently as a community development real estate banker, where he worked to grow and revitalize neighborhoods in New York and across the Central U.S. In 2023, his team facilitated $317 million in affordable housing construction and permanent loans, resulting in the creation of 2,296 affordable rental units.
Before entering the civilian workforce, Jamal spent eight years in the U.S. Army in assignments including commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Military Academy (USMA) and Great Lakes Region Diversity Outreach Officer, USMA Directorate of Admissions. Robinson graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Chemical Corps. He completed his service to the country at the rank of captain.
“I am truly honored and excited to join this organization committed to developing, preserving, and building strong, vibrant neighborhoods in central Brooklyn,” said Robinson.
