Julia Jackson is a passionate climate activist who is devoted to mitigating the climate crisis. After experiencing profound loss due to the degradation of the environment, Julia has committed her life to identifying and scaling game-changing solutions that can urgently address the climate crisis emergency.
A second-generation vintner of Jackson Family Wines, Julia is the daughter of Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke. Raised on the family’s mountain vineyards in Sonoma County, she has a deep respect for nature and sees herself as a custodian of the land. “it’s our responsibility to be caretakers of our natural resources for the next generation – my family does not take that for granted.”
Julia has been involved in the business from an early age. “Whether picking grapes in 100-degree weather, or working harvests at wineries around the world, my dad always made sure we appreciated that being successful takes hard work.”
A strong environmental advocate, Julia founded the summit and foundation Grounded. Grounded was established with the intention to align people and the planet through shared learning and collaboration. She has also created partnerships for Jackson Family Wines with thought-leading organizations like the Leonardo diCaprio Foundation.
Julia also spent time in France learning the language and immersing herself in the rich wine culture. She has a deep appreciation for art and brings her creative aesthetic to the marketing and sales teams. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Scripps College.
Conferences
The Health+Wealth of Our Planet
The Business of Fighting Climate Change Presented by Techonomy and Worth The health and economy of our planet is at a tipping point – today’s situation is profoundly unsustainable. For all our sakes, and for the sake of their own long-term survival, businesses must evolve rapidly. A prosperous future depends on it. This one-day event […]
