Darcel Jackson is dedicated to promoting inclusive and equitable care for all. With 18 years of experience in transforming the healthcare system and family caregiving, Darcel currently serves as the Manager of Patient and Family Centered Care at Children’s National Hospital. In this role, she collaborates closely with patients and families to ensure their voices are central to the organization’s mission and values. Darcel leads efforts to design, implement, and evaluate programs that enhance family-centered care by actively involving patients and families as co-designers and co-facilitators on various committees and projects.
Her journey with her late daughter, Anniyah, who had complex medical needs, continues to fuel her commitment to transparency and health equity along with a passion for championing a healthcare system that prioritizes patient and family collaboration.
