Jeff Forster

Jeff Forster is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in product management, consulting, and writing. Currently serving as the Director of Product Management at Flaherty & O'Hara, PC since November 2023, Forster has also maintained a role as a Freelance Features Writer for Shady Ave Media since September 2015, contributing profiles on local businesses to a widely read magazine. Previous positions include Product Owner at Truefit, where Forster acted as a liaison among various stakeholders for software development projects, and Acting Director of the Southwestern PA Food Security Partnership at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where program management efforts focused on combating hunger. Forster's earlier career includes consulting for nonprofit organizations at the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and serving in various analytical roles for government and educational institutions. A graduate of Yale University with a BA in American Studies and a Master's in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, Forster's diverse background includes strong expertise in policy analysis, information management, and community engagement.