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DECEMBER 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 13 {by tom evans} COVER STORY Carolyn Jackson doesn’t care for the term “philanthropist” when it comes to her work in the community. “I really consider myself to be a volunteer — one who engages in community and supports philanthropic efforts throughout the year,” she said. It’s easy to see the distinction when it comes to Carolyn’s involvement since moving to the community in 2010. After marrying Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction chairman and CEO Craig Jackson, she quickly immersed herself into a supporting role for a broad spectrum of nonprofit organizations, both through the auction and on her own. She serves as Brand Manager for the incredibly successful company as well as participating extensively in the auction and Jackson family’s charitable endeavors. But she also has extensive involvement in the Phoenix Heart Ball, the Phoenix Symphony, ChildHelp, TGen and more. Carolyn and Craig received first Pope Humanitarian Award from the Phoenix Theatre in 2016. It’s that diversity in giving, especially at this time of year, which enables her to maximize her contribution to the Valley’s philanthropic community. “During the holiday season, this is particularly important,” she said. “There are many whose basic primary needs, like food, aren’t being met. I personally like helping out smaller CAROLYN JACKSON’S COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY GOES FAR BEYOND THE AUCTION BLOCK D riven to G ive