Lisa Jakobsberg

Lisa Jakobsberg joined PHS in 2016. She serves as chief strategist in building the direction for fundraising, public relations, marketing, and brand positioning for PHS. She oversees all fundraising, including individual giving and foundation grants, to expand new and existing programs that focus resources to where they are most needed in managing chronic and merging public health issues. Lisa previously served as the Executive Vice President of Development and Corporate Relations at the National MS Society and led re-branding, business partnerships, and events at the Food Bank For New York City. Lisa worked in public relations prior to her career in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. She led multi-year communication campaigns that led to public policy shifts among national health organizations, including the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics.