Jeff Cohen is an executive advisor, strategist, and leadership communication expert with an extensive record of driving breakthrough organizational impact and performance.
Jeff has held diverse roles in strategy, communication, public affairs, marketing, and operations across start-ups, established businesses, professional associations, and global strategic communication firms. He has served as a senior consultant and campaign manager for political candidates at federal, state, and local levels, as Chief of Staff and Communications Director for a Member of Congress, and as Press Secretary for a U.S. Senator.
Over the course of his career, Jeff has guided and partnered with executives, boards, and leaders across industries to craft and implement strategies that drive transformation, foster innovation, and enhance organizational effectiveness. His strategic communication and public affairs leadership has elevated market and thought leadership profiles, achieved bipartisan public policy objectives, and strengthened organizational confidence and trust with internal and external stakeholders. He has also driven substantial global revenue growth and organizational impact through innovative business development and sales strategies.
In addition to his extensive professional background, Jeff is a Ph.D. Candidate in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University in St. David’s, Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the systemic nexus between leadership communication, organizational behavior, and strategy execution in high-reliability and matrixed organizations, including how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the nature and impact of leadership communication on organizational dynamics.
Jeff holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, an MA from The George Washington University, and a BA from Ithaca College. He is an active member of the International Association for Strategy Professionals, the International Leadership Association, the Academy of Management, the International Association of Business Communicators, and the Public Relations Society of America.