ALBANY –Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Northeastern New York has announced that Alicia Jacobs is the new director of community engagement. An Emmy-Award winning TV producer with 20 years of experience in mission-focused work, Jacobs joins JFS to spearhead fund-raising initiatives, donor stewardship, and community-wide events.

Jacobs will oversee the planning and execution of JFS’s fund-raising events, manage sponsor relationships, and support the agency’s annual campaigns. According to administrators, her arrival comes at a pivotal time as JFS continues to expand its reach through the JFS Center for Counseling & Resilience and continues to serve older adults throughout the Capital Region.

“I’m delighted that Alicia has joined our team to ensure that our events are well-planned and in turn that we can support our partners in their incredible efforts,” said Jane Ginsburg, JFS president and CEO.

Jacobs has a diverse professional background spanning non-profits, healthcare, banking, and sports and entertainment. Most recently, she has been a prominent advocate for regional causes, serving in leadership roles as staff and board member for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), A Toast ToLife! co-chairwoman, and as a volunteer campaign manager for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

“I am excited to join a great team of compassionate individuals at JFS in their mission to enrich the lives of individuals and families from all backgrounds,” said Jacobs.

A resident of Clifton Park, Jacobs is an appointed member of the Town’s Open Space, Trails & Riverfront Advisory Committee and has been recognized with the 112th Assembly District 2020 Women of Distinction Award. She holds a master’s of arts in communications from Western New England University and a bachelor’s of arts in sociology from the University at Albany.