PROFILE

Susan Jerison, M.A., is the director of communications for Convergence Center for Policy Resolution. She is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s communications and marketing strategies. Susan previously served as the director of marketing and communications for Jewish Women International (JWI). Susan built the communications department, helping JWI expand its visibility and reach new constituencies.

Susan also served as the vice-president for governance at Hillel International, responsible for managing the board of directors and running the office of the President. She also created and ran several national training programs for students, Hillel staff, and board leadership. At the beginning of her career, she worked in the Philadelphia Jewish community, did constituent services for a member of Congress, and gave tours of Independence Hall as a National Park Service ranger.

Susan has a Master’s in public administration from Temple University and B.A. from Drew University. She is married with two children.