KAPPA FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT
tegically used their winnings to conduct more research about the customers they wished to serve. As they did, they saw the need for their platform’s growth… and more funding. The Fraternity is an ideal place for potential to be nurtured and cultivated into achievement. At his first event as JGVP, Jackson met Foundation Director Emeritus Rodney C. Adkins where they struck up a conversation about Intus Care. Adkins expressed an interest in investing and has since become one of Jackson’s most valued mentors. The Intus Care team created a pilot program and pitched it to six potential customers. Hoping for one or two customers to sign on, all six customers joined! Seeing the need to immedi- ately grow and scale both efficiently and effectively, the Intus Care team raised an additional $2 million in funding. In un- der a year, the company has gone from a new startup with no customers, to a customer base of tens of thousands of patients in five states. So, what is next for Jackson? Running the company, serving nonprofits, and just being a student. “I’m looking forward to being a part of the campus commu- nity,” said Jackson. He says missed the traditional campus experience, due to his travels on behalf of the Fraternity and his work. Then everything stopped because of the pandemic. “It’s been a while since I’ve been able to be a student, talking to teachers in person, playing games on The Green, chilling
and strolling on the yard… these are things that I haven’t been able to do for the last three years and I’m really excited to get back to that. In addition, he continues to work with nonprofits such as the Quispicanchi Project, that helps communities in southern Peru. Jackson lived in Peru for several months in high school and it is a region that he is passionate about serving. Jackson says that the pandemic has made him more focused and intentional about staying connected to family and friends. His younger brothers were his motivation during the pandem- ic. The twins were able to stay positive even as they lost most of their senior year activities to the COVID. Pierce and Chase are now 18 and in college. Pierce attends Trinity University in San Antonio and Chase attends UC-Santa Clara. He says he has not influenced them, but if they feel that being Greek is right for them, there is only one choice. For his fellow undergraduates, Jackson shares the following advice. “You only get out of the Fraternity what you are willing to put into it. I encourage brothers to think outside of the box as it pertains to ways you can get involved and make an impact through your Kappa experience.” Sage advice from an impactful leader.
The leadership that Brother Evan Jackson brought to the Foundation Board was exceptional. It was his energy and drive that made the Brothers for Brothers giving campaign successful. He saw the need that the undergraduates were facing and created a solution that benefited more than 800 college students across the country. Brother Jackson has a very successful future ahead of him and I was proud to serve with him on the Foundation Board.” —Michael J. Dubose, Foundation President “
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