Mary Jo Furnbach

Mary Jo Furnbach has over 20 years of experience in the advertising and healthcare industry. Mary Jo is currently working as the VP Associate Creative Director at Area 23 since 2022. Prior to this, they held the same role at IPG Health starting from 2017. From 2015 to 2017, they served as the Senior Vice President Creative Director at Lawrence & Company, where they managed creative copy, content, editorial departments, and an internship program. At FCB Health, they worked as the VP Associate Creative Director from 2010 to 2015, leading the creative for COPD and asthma indications, and overseeing the brand's transition to digital communications. Before that, at GSW Worldwide, they held the position of VP Associate Creative Director, leading key accounts and managing a team. Mary Jo also worked as a VP Associate Creative Director at DraftFCB Healthcare, managing a wide range of professional targets and new business. Mary Jo began their career as a Copywriter at Edward Newland Associates.

Mary Jo Furnbach holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Services Management from Eastern University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Respiratory Therapy from Thomas Edison State University. Mary Jo also has additional certifications as a Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist and a Registered Respiratory Therapist.