Joanne Lesaca

Joanne Lesaca is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience across various roles in brand management and integrated marketing. Currently serving as Principal Advisor - Brand Consulting at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC since October 2021, Joanne previously held multiple positions at Church & Dwight Co., Inc. from June 2015 to October 2021, including Director of Integrated Marketing and Brand Manager for Fabric and Home Care. Prior to that, Joanne worked at Starcom MediaVest Group for eight years, culminating in the role of VP, Director, managing key accounts such as Mars Snack and Mars Petcare. Joanne's career began at OMD/BBDO, where essential media planning and supervision roles were held. Academically, Joanne holds an MBA in Marketing from Rutgers Business School and a BA in Communication from Boston College, complemented by a semester abroad at the University of Glasgow.