Employee Spotlight: Meet Aja D. Jackson

Aja Jackson joined the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) in 2019 as Director of Communications, bringing more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications. Her career began at the Baltimore Business Journal and continued through various roles in nonprofits and schools before she found her home with the City of Baltimore.

At ERS, Aja leads the agency’s communications efforts, including the Retirement Today newsletter, organizational publications, website, and social media presence. She also manages media relations and drives strategic communications initiatives that keep both active and retired members informed and engaged. Aja is passionate about collaborating across departments to find creative and accessible ways to share important information with the ERS community.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Towson University and a master’s in Strategic Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

“Aja is a rare find,” said Deputy Executive Director Nichelle Lashley. “She brings innovation and creativity to the team in support of our communications strategy. Aja has superior writing skills coupled with top-tier graphic design ability. She has improved, revamped, and re-established various components of the agency’s communication vision. We are very fortunate to have her as a part of the Retirement Systems family. Kudos to Aja for a job well done!!”

Outside of ERS, Aja is an author who writes books for both children and adults. She enjoys spending time with her children, reading, roller skating, and discovering new adventures wherever she can.