Mary Jo Meisner Email & Phone Number

Senior Boston community leader, nationally recognized journalist and former publishing company executive; recognized for role in transforming one of the oldest and largest foundations into a major civic institution.Created and implemented new civic leadership arm of the Boston Foundation through effective communications, marketing, media, government relations and public policy strategies. Outstanding local network across business, government and non profit organizations; keen ability to form effective public/private partnerships. Prior to joining Foundation, 25 years of high- profile experience as journalist, editor and management executive at major metropolitan newspapers and publishing companies throughout the US, including the Washington Post and Fidelity-owned Boston newspaper chain. Deep experience building multi-million dollar organizations by envisioning and implementing successful change initiatives that improved both quality and financial performance. Exceptional ability to communicate with diverse audiences and build consensus. Served as a Pulitzer Prize juror three times. Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce “Pinnacle Award” recipient.

Listed skills include Community Development, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Media Relations, and 16 others.