Joan Jacobsen

Joan leads the Product, Supplemental Content, and Creative groups for Britannica’s Education Division. She oversees the development of supplemental and reference products in Britannica’s educational offering. Joan drives product strategy and direction, focusing on high-quality, engaging solutions for the classroom and library.

Joan brings over 25 years of experience developing award-winning products that support teachers and drive student success. She began her career as a teacher before focusing on educational technology and product development. She lives in New York with her husband and children.