Susan Jacobson is an award-winning communicator, strategist and advisor, bringing decades of experience to her work as president of Jacobson Strategic Communications, a leading Philadelphia-based public relations, public affairs, and crisis management firm. Prior to joining the communications sector, Susan oversaw government relations as Deputy Chief of Staff to former Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. Susan and her company have won numerous awards and recognitions, including securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 for three years in a row. Susan previously served as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, the first woman to assume the position in nearly two decades. When the pandemic hit, Susan’s role became essential as businesses failed and employees' livelihoods were sidelined, a time marked by massive unemployment and civil unrest. In response, Susan helped launch and lead the Chamber’s signature response effort, “Recharge and Recover PHL” – a groundbreaking initiative with more than 160 regional leaders focusing on short-term, actionable solutions to capitalize on the region’s strengths, rebuild the economy, and get people back to work.Susan also serves as Vice Chair of the National PBS Foundation Board, as a Commissioner on the Governor’s Pennsylvania Commission for Women, and as a contributor to Forbes.com.