Gerson Jackson is a Micronesian politician and diplomat.
Jackson served as the Lieutenant GovernorofKosrae for two-consecutive terms from 1995 to 2007. He was first elected Lieutenant Governor in 1994 as the running mateofMoses Mackwelung.[1] Mackwelung and Jackson were sworn into office on January 9, 1995.[1] Jackson was re-elected as Lieutenant Governor in 1998 as the running mate of gubernatorial candidate, Rensley Sigrah. Sigrah and Jackson were inaugurated on January 12, 1999.[2]
Gerson Jackson served as Consul-General of the Federated States of MicronesiatoGuam from 2008 to October 17, 2011. He was confirmed to the office in April 2008, in a unanimous 12–0 vote by the Micronesian Congress.[3] During his tenure, Jackson criticized increased tensions toward Micronesian migrants in Guam, especially on issues of crime and deportation.[4] Jackson served as Consul-General until October 17, 2011, when his successor, Robert Ruecho, was sworn into office by President Manny Mori.[5]
Jackson became the Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia to Fiji on October 17, 2011.[6] President Manny Mori administered the oath of office to Jackson at the International Trade Center in Guam at 11:30 a.m.[6]
