Lisa Lepson
About Lisa Lepson
Lisa Lepson serves as the Vice President of Development at The Forward, a position she has held since 2019. She has previously held leadership roles at Rockcorps and Upwardly Global and holds degrees from Brown University and UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Current Role at The Forward
Lisa Lepson serves as the Vice President of Development at The Forward, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing fundraising initiatives and developing strategies to enhance the organization's financial sustainability. Her work contributes to the mission of The Forward, which focuses on delivering news and commentary relevant to the Jewish community.
Previous Experience at Rockcorps
Prior to her current role, Lisa Lepson worked at Rockcorps as the Director of Non-profit Services and Community Partnerships from 2005 to 2009. During her four years in this position, she was based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities included building partnerships with non-profit organizations and managing community engagement initiatives.
Experience at Upwardly Global
Lisa Lepson held the position of Director of Employer Partnerships at Upwardly Global from 2002 to 2005. Based in San Francisco, California, United States, she focused on creating and maintaining relationships with employers to facilitate job opportunities for immigrants and refugees. Her work contributed to the organization's mission of helping skilled immigrants integrate into the workforce.
Educational Background
Lisa Lepson studied at Brown University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education at UCLA Anderson School of Management, obtaining a Master of Business Administration from 1999 to 2001. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in development and partnerships.