Ashley Jackson

Hunter College, Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies

Praised for her “eloquent” performances (Musical America), harpist Dr. Ashley Jackson enjoys a multifaceted career in New York and beyond. She performs with the New York Philharmonic and is a regular member of the Harlem Chamber Players. Throughout her academic and professional careers, Dr. Jackson has demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion within higher education and the performing arts. Her speaking engagements have included “Affinities: Margaret Bonds and Langston Hughes” (Studio Museum of Harlem) and “Representation as Resistance: How an Activist Orchestra Redresses the Push-out of Black Practitioners from Classical Music” (Harvard University). 

Dr. Jackson is currently working on her debut solo album Ennanga, and publishing articles on Margaret Bonds. She is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and an Assistant Professor for the Music Department at Hunter College.