Mona Lipson
About Mona Lipson
Mona Lipson serves as the Director of Social Good at VidMob, where she has worked since 2021. She is also the Founder and Chief Churning Officer of Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream and has held various leadership roles in nonprofit and corporate sectors.
Current Role at VidMob
Mona Lipson serves as the Director of Social Good at VidMob, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing VidMob Gives, focusing on social impact partnerships. She has overseen over 65 nonprofit relationships and 74 projects from inception to completion. Lipson has also played a key role in developing VidMob's first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, providing strategic expertise and guidance. Additionally, she launched VidMob's inaugural Gives Week, which featured various employee engagement activities on a global scale.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Development
Before joining VidMob, Mona Lipson worked at TheaterWorksUSA, where she served as the Manager of Development and acting Director of Development from 2010 to 2013. Her experience in nonprofit development continued at The Voss Foundation as the Director of Strategic Advancement & Corporate Citizenship from 2016 to 2019. Lipson also held various roles at Girl Scouts of the USA, including Corporate Relations & Cause Marketing Officer and Director of Corporate Partnerships, where she managed corporate relationships and marketing initiatives.
Entrepreneurial Venture: Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream
In addition to her role at VidMob, Mona Lipson is the Founder and Chief Churning Officer of Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream, a venture she started in 2021. This entrepreneurial endeavor reflects her passion for creativity and community engagement. Lipson's experience in managing projects and partnerships in her previous roles contributes to her approach in running this business.
Educational Background
Mona Lipson holds a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television from Boston University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Masters of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management from New York University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in both creative and management disciplines, which she applies in her professional roles.
Public Speaking and Advocacy
Mona Lipson has been active as a public speaker since 2019, working with Badassery. In this capacity, she shares her insights and experiences in social good and nonprofit management. Her speaking engagements often focus on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the impact of strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector.