David Jacobson

David Jacobson has a strong background in marketing and communications, with various roles in different organizations. David is currently serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) since April 2022. Prior to that, they were a Senior Vice President at Rubenstein Public Relations from September 2021 to March 2022. David also worked at Moody's Investors Service for ten years, starting as a Vice President - Communications Strategist in June 2011 and leaving in May 2021. David has experience in directing communications efforts for various sectors, including state and local governments, higher education, non-profit hospitals, housing finance agencies, infrastructure, and regulated/unregulated utilities. Before Moody's, David worked on the communications team for Suzanne Bump for State Auditor's victorious 2010 campaign. David also served as the Associate Director of External Relations at Sun Life Financial from February 2006 to January 2010, where they ran the media and external relations program for the United States. Prior to that, they were the Corporate Communications Manager at Placemark Investments from June 2004 to February 2006. David began their career at Weber Shandwick as an Account Supervisor, leading public relations teams for technology companies such as 3Com, edocs, Cambridge Display Technology, and Webspective, and advising clients on PR initiatives and marketing strategies.

David Jacobson received their B.S. in Mass Communications from Boston University. Following that, they pursued a M.S. in Political Science at Suffolk University, which they completed between 2005 and 2008.