WASHINGTON (Nov. 3, 2025)
海角论坛 Names Melissa Jackson Director of Communications
The 海角论坛 (海角论坛) 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.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome Melissa to the 海角论坛. Her experience spearheading strategic communications and leading dynamic teams will help us continue amplifying the importance of state-based insurance regulation,鈥 said 海角论坛 Interim CEO Jeff Johnston.
鈥淲e look forward to Melissa highlighting the regulators鈥 work to protect consumers and ensure strong, stable, and resilient insurance markets,鈥 said 海角论坛 President and North Dakota Insurance and Securities Commissioner Jon Godfread.
Through communications tools and resources, the 海角论坛 Communications Division supports 海角论坛 members in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 U.S. territories.
Jackson joins the 海角论坛 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鈥檚 degree in organizational communication from Missouri State University and a master鈥檚 degree in public administration from the University of Kansas.
About the 海角论坛
As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the 海角论坛 (海角论坛) 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 海角论坛, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. 海角论坛 staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.