The Board of Directors at IMPACCT Brooklyn, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering flourishing communities and supporting local businesses in Brooklyn, appointed Jamal C. Robinson ’10 as Executive Director.
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 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 for veterans, seniors, people with special needs, and many more.
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); Great Lakes Region Diversity Outreach Officer, USMA Directorate of Admissions; and in other positions of increasing responsibility.
“I am truly honored and excited to join this organization committed to developing, preserving, and building strong, vibrant neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn,” Robinson said.
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. He holds three graduate degrees: a Master of Science in Environmental Management (Webster University) as well as Real Estate Development (New York University) and a Master of Public Administration (New York University).
