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ELOC is a pioneering Westchester County, N.Y. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ELOC provides educational programming through which it aims to incubate the next generation of environmental advocates, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the county's underserved communities.

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ELOC educates youth about climate change, offers pathways into climate fields, and empowers communities with strategies for resilience. We advocate for climate education, support impacted areas, and promote clean energy solutions for a sustainable future.

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Inspiring Future Leaders, Protecting Our Planet

At Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), we’re shaping the next generation of advocates and innovators. From our six-week STEM leadership academy for teens to cutting-edge computer science courses, we provide the tools to ignite innovation and drive change. Join us in nurturing future environmental leaders through hands-on experiences that benefit both participants and our shared environment.

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Never Far from Home

My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law
Support ELOC by purchasing “Never Far From Home” by ELOC Board Advisor Bruce Jackson. Proceeds from your purchase will financially support ELOC’s programs.
Bruce Jackson
Author of Never Far From Home and ELOC Board Advisor
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Bruce Jackson

Retired Associate General Counsel’s Managing Director for Strategic Partnership out of the Office of the President at Microsoft

Bruce Jackson is an Associate General Counsel/strategic business advisor with over 32 years of experience assisting public and privately held companies including Financial Services, Health and Life Science, Public Sector, and Entertainment companies grow their businesses. Bruce’s career reflects a demonstrated track record in supporting successful large-scale transformation and executing digital transformation transactions in domestic and global markets. He has been successful in helping customers in regulated industries meet their regulatory requirements when migrating to the cloud. He is credited for helping to remove blockers to help both financial and professional service companies move to the cloud. He brings a broad range of skills including, technical, leadership, business management, and creative thinking. He also brings deep privacy and security experience through his work with customers’ migration to the cloud.

Currently, Bruce is the Associate General Counsel’s Managing Director for Strategic Partnership out of the Office of the President at Microsoft. His key responsibilities include corporate and public-private partnerships. He is helping the company bring to life its mission with technology, skills, and a focus on employability to drive sustainable social impact and economic opportunity for all. He also supports Microsoft’s government affairs and corporate citizenship initiatives with a commitment to serve communities in the New York metropolitan area. Previously, Bruce served as the Associate General Counsel/business advisor of Microsoft’s Regulated Industries Group with over $15B in sales. Bruce has been significantly involved in executing multiple contracts, including some of the largest and most significant in the company’s history.  He has also supported several enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on enabling companies to reach their business potential. Bruce was the founding and managing partner of a successful entertainment law firm where he was responsible for all aspects of budgeting, planning, accounting, marketing, and client development. However, Bruce started his career as a tax attorney where he advised corporate clients.

He currently serves on Mayor Eric Adams’ Corporate Council committee. He is also a member of the advisor Board for the National Association of Women and minority Law Firm and previously served on not-for-profit boards including Henry Street Settlement where he served on the Technology Committee. He was also appointed by Governor Patterson to New York State’s Advisory Council on Interactive Media and Youth Violence.

Bruce is also a passionate proponent for Diversity and Inclusion. Bruce’s personal commitment to diversity, inclusion, community, and youth is demonstrated through his numerous civic activities and non-profit board membership. He received numerous internal and external awards and honors including, but not limited to, an industry best practice award by the ABA. He is a founding Member of Microsoft’s diversity committee. He also presented several times to the Financial Service Committee, Chaired by Congresswoman Maxine Waters, on Diversity and Inclusion.  Bruce received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hofstra University and a JD and an LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.