Linda Folsom Jackson

Linda C. Folsom Jackson

Linda Folsom Jackson is the President/CEO of InfoAge Solutions, Inc. (IAS) a full service Information Technology company with offices in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC with over 11 years experience specializing in using technology to help government and businesses achieve success.  IAS focuses in Security Management, Infrastructure Hosting and Electronic Medical/Health Records.  IAS’ Business Technology Program offers an All-Inclusive Technology Program designed to help smaller organizations professionally enhance their systems by providing full service in- formation technology.  IAS’ current premiere product is the Mobile Satellite Communication Unit used to create emergency communication channels when normal land and cell services are disrupted.  IAS has provided enterprise IT management expertise for the Department of Homeland Security, Oracle Corporation, Deloitte & Touche, State of Maryland, and many other public and private organizations building over 200 systems for every type of business need. 

Born in Long Island, NY, Linda has lived in the Washington Metropolitan area her entire life.  Growing up as a classically trained ballet dancer with the Jones & Haywood School of Ballet, she has performed with the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Company and received her professional rating from Madame Hightower in Cannes France.  She enjoys teaching and taking classes in all forms of dance. 

During her college years, Linda also trained and was experienced as a Surgical Technician, Real Estate Agent, Corporate Paralegal, but technology finally won her over.  She has studied at the University of Maryland Biochemistry, Howard University Philosophy, American University International Business Management, Johns Hopkins University Information Technology Systems, and Boston University Program Management. 

Linda is a proven Information Technology Program Director with over 25 years of experience, extensive technical skills, and certifications including Agile Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Master Oracle Designer Systems Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).  In her last job, Linda was the Deputy Director of the Executive Office of the President EOP (White House) where she successfully restructured the technical architecture and organizational composition for all 14 EOP agencies, including the White House, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Security Council. 

Linda has won several awards supporting the community as the Public Relations Director for the Regional Rotary District, Membership Director of the Clarksville Rotary Club, Howard County Advisory Council for the Salvation Army, and Vice President of her Clarks Glen Homeowners Association. 

When not working, Linda loves to read, garden, drive race cars (really fast!), travel and prepare gourmet meals as a self-proclaimed ‘Foodie’.  Linda lives in Clarksville, MD with her husband Todd Jackson and her African Grey parrot Simon. 

Agile Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance

Howard County Concert Orchestra (HCCO), Board Member

GBC Leadership Program, Class 2011

Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Environment Committee Member

The Links, Inc., Member

The Pierians Incorporated, Member

Project Management Institute (PMI) Baltimore, Director of Corporate Sponsorships

Women President’s Organization (WPO) Outstanding Entrepreneur Women of Color Award

Salvation Army, Howard County Advisory Council Board

Rotary International, District 7620, Former Public Relations Director

Rotary International, Clarksville Rotary Club, Service Award (twice)

Alpha Chi Honor Society, Member

Rotary International, Clarksville Rotary Club, Former Membership Director

Clarks Glen Homeowners Association, Former Vice President

Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation, Former Vice President