Brett Jacobson

Brett is the Digital Advocacy Strategist at ELPC, uniting digital marketing and content best practices with public affairs knowledge and advocacy strategy. He brings years of experience in digital marketing and audience engagement for social impact organizations. Originally from Chicago, Brett spent time living and working in Washington, D.C. before returning to Chicago in 2021.

WHAT’S A PLACE YOU LOVE IN THE MIDWEST?

I have fond memories of the beaches near Holland and Saugatuck, Michigan where my grandparents had a house for many years. Growing up in Chicago, I’ve always had access to a beach on Lake Michigan there was always something better further east where the sun set over the lake instead of rising like in Chicago.

WHAT DRIVES YOU TO DO THIS WORK?

I’ve spent my entire career in the communications and marketing space for social impact organizations. In a digital world where companies and organizations are all competing for the limited attention of those around us, its important that organizations committed to fighting for our planet, public health, and justice are able to employ the strategies necessary to tell the story of our work, our challenges, and our successes.