Susan Jacobson | Vice Chair

Philadelphia, PA

Susan Jacobson is an award-winning communicator, strategist, and advisor, bringing decades of experience to her work on behalf of private and public sector clients, as well as those in the nonprofit and advocacy spaces. As the president of Jacobson Strategic Communications , a leading Philadelphia-based public relations, public affairs, and crisis management firm, Susan’s signature approach to message development and strategy helps clients navigate some of their most complex communications challenges.

Prior to joining the communications sector, Susan oversaw government relations as Deputy Chief of Staff to former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell and to Chief of Staff David L. Cohen. During her tenure, the Mayors of Pennsylvania presented Susan with the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities Award for Outstanding Service.

Susan and her company - which began with the simple vision of bringing together the brightest communicators in their field by offering maximum workplace flexibility - have won numerous awards and recognition, including securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 for three years in a row, a Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Most Admired CEO Award from the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Actively engaged in the community, Susan is the Chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and serves as a Commissioner on the Governor’s Pennsylvania Commission for Women. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and her company was profiled in the New York Times bestseller, The Real Life MBA, by Jack and Suzy Welch.