Jackson Cooper is the Executive Director of the American Genre Film Archive, the world’s largest film archive and distributor dedicated to preserving and protecting the greatest genre films and their filmmakers.

He is adjunct professor of arts leadership and nonprofit leadership at Seattle University and UNC-Greensboro. He serves as a Washington State Arts Commissioner, appointed by Governor Jay Inslee.

He is a published author, represented by Laura Mazer from Wendy Sherman & Associates, with upcoming books for Columbia Business School Publishing and others.

40 Under 40, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2025

Young Alumni Award, UNC-Greensboro, 2024

Honorary Fellow, Rainier Club (Seattle), 2024-2026

Top 30 Arts Professionals by Musical America, 2023

One of six leaders paving the way for “The Future of Arts Fundraising” by Southern Theatre Magazine, 2022