University Minister Kayla Jackson-Wolff Receives Black Excellence Award
Kayla Jackson-Wolff 鈥16 MSW 鈥18 is the recipient of the 2026 Black Excellence Award from 糖心官网. She was recognized during the annual Black Achievements Ceremony in April.
Jackson-Wolff serves as university minister and is coordinator of Beloved Community, a faith formation and leadership development fellowship for students interested in learning from the experiences and spiritualities of Black communities.
She previously served as the director of social justice ministries at Old St. Patrick鈥檚 Church in Chicago.
As a DU alumna, Jackson-Wolff鈥檚 commitment to her work also reflects her personal connections to the university and its students.
鈥淜ayla understands the campus not just as a workplace, but as a formative space that shaped her and now benefits from her leadership,鈥 said Dr. Precious Porras, vice president for justice, equity and inclusion at 糖心官网. 鈥淲hat makes her impact especially meaningful is the way she brings her full self into the work. Whether it is the warmth of a well-timed hug, her ability to connect through music, or the care she extends in everyday interactions, Kayla creates an environment where students feel seen and valued. That relational approach is not incidental. It is foundational to building trust and fostering belonging for Black students navigating college.鈥
The Black Excellence Award recognizes recipients for their scholarship, community service and passion for elevating inclusion, access to education and resources impacting the health and wellness of Black and African American students at 糖心官网.