Jeff Stanger

Jeff Stanger Partner & Vice President of Information Services, Alley San Francisco Bay Area Connect Connect with Jeff Stanger Alley University of Pennsylvania See contact info 500+ connections Experienced digital entrepreneur with a proven track record of building successful businesses at the intersection of digital technology, research, communications and data. Accomplished in business creation and development, including starting award-winning internet firms that have served public policy organizations for nearly two decades. Unique background in survey and other forms of research, internet product development, communications and business. Skilled in translating among business functions and leading multidisciplinary teams of developers, designers, subject-matter experts and marketers. Significant experience in the social policy and research sectors, including major academic, think tank, philanthropy, advocacy and political organizations. Show less Show less of Jeff’s summary Experience Alley Partner & Vice President of Information Services Company NameAlley Dates EmployedFeb 2017 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 3 mos LocationSan Francisco Bay Area Established and lead the data visualization and research communications practice at Alley, a full-service digital agency for publishers, nonprofit institutions, museums, and brands. Product owner overseeing digital production projects for major civil society organizations including the Brookings Institution, Kaiser Family Foundation, Kaiser Health News, Knight Foundation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, National Science Foundation, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Commonwealth Fund, the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics at the University of Southern California, Georgetown University, Population Reference Bureau, and SurveyMonkey. As a partner, a key member of the firm's business development team, and among the executives overseeing the administration and strategic direction of the company. See less Vrge Senior Consultant Company NameVrge Dates EmployedJul 2016 – Feb 2017 Employment Duration8 mos LocationSan Francisco Bay Area Helped create a philanthropy strategy group and digital practice at a growing public affairs firm based in Washington, DC and the San Francisco Bay Area. Provided communications and digital consulting services to foundation-funded initiatives. CDI Lab President Company NameCDI Lab Dates EmployedJan 2013 – Feb 2017 Employment Duration4 yrs 2 mos LocationSan Francisco Bay Area Started a digital consulting practice to help research organizations, government agencies and foundations conceptualize, plan and execute digital-native presentations of data and information, primarily using interactives, visualizations, dashboards and multimedia. Developed/currently developing major digital projects for clients including the National Science Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Commonwealth Fund, Annie E. Casey Foundation and C.S. Mott Foundation. See less Center for Digital Information Director Company NameCenter for Digital Information Dates EmployedJun 2010 – Dec 2016 Employment Duration6 yrs 7 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Launched a grant-funded, nonprofit organization dedicated to modernizing digital dissemination techniques of the policy research field – think tanks, foundations, NGOs, government agencies and academic research institutes. Established an affiliation with the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania; secured significant funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s third largest private foundation; and recruited a prestigious advisory board from policy, philanthropy, academia and industry. Developed and managed digital projects for multi-million-dollar RWJF research grants to the Harvard School of Public Health, the University of Michigan, and the University of Illinois-Chicago, working with survey researchers and policy analysts to merge their expertise with innovative digital design ideas and programming skill. Advised research organizations and foundations on the emerging trends in digital information production – interactive graphics, database applications, mapping and mobile. See less NetCampaign President and Co-Founder Company NameNetCampaign Dates EmployedApr 1999 – Jun 2010 Employment Duration11 yrs 3 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Founded an internet development firm, creating more than 50 award-winning web sites and pioneering the use of the internet in political campaigns, public policy, advocacy and research dissemination. Clients included research organizations such as the Pew Research Center, Pew Hispanic Center, Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, Pew Global Attitudes Project and National Institute for Early Education Research; public health organizations, such as the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Trust for America's Health and Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative; major philanthropies, such as The Pew Charitable Trusts, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Annenberg Foundation; and political campaigns, including creating the visual design and layout of the groundbreaking 2004 Howard Dean presidential campaign website. Chief business executive and lead strategist responsible for strategic consulting, specification development, site layout, design and information architecture for all projects. Responsible for overall business development and operation of the company, including proposals, contracts, partnerships, legal, capital investments and accounting. Recognized with numerous awards including five Golden Dot awards from the Graduate School for Political Management at the George Washington University; an Honorable Mention Pollie Award for Best Overall Internet Campaign in 2000 from the American Association of Political Consultants (the only non-presidential campaign recognized in this category); a Silver Inkwell Award for Excellence; and a series of Galaxy, Mercury and iNova awards for web development. See less Gadflyer President and Co-Founder Company NameGadflyer Dates EmployedJan 2004 – Feb 2007 Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Co-founded the online magazine The Gadflyer with more than 80 contributing writers, helping to pioneer the political commentary group blog format. Managed overall strategy and business matters of the publication including legal, fundraising, accounting and administration. Oversaw creation of a non-profit organization to publish the site, serving as Board Chair and President. The Gadflyer published hundreds full-length articles and thousands of blog entries from 2004 to 2007. The site was highlighted as a Site of the Week by USAToday and received many other accolades from print and online publications. Its editors were guests on numerous television and radio programs including on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN and NPR. See less University of Pennsylvania Company NameUniversity of Pennsylvania Total Duration3 yrs 8 mos TitleWashington Director, Annenberg Public Policy Center Dates EmployedDec 1998 – Feb 2000 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Directed Washington, DC activities, including survey research, content analysis, public affairs and business operations, for nationally recognized research center focused on political communication. Contributed to the Center securing a long-term endowment from the Annenberg Foundation to support its Washington activities.... See more TitleAssociate Director, Washington, Annenberg Public Policy Center Dates EmployedJul 1996 – Dec 1998 Employment Duration2 yrs 6 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Established the Washington, DC office of the University of Pennsylvania's nationally recognized research center that linked academic communication scholarship with public policymaking. Conducted the Center's annual national opinion survey of parents and children on the topic of media use in the home. Coordinated media relations. Planned media events and academic conferences to release the Center's reports. Secured media attention for the Center's releases through press outreach and appearances. Oversaw all information technology and internet initiatives. Developed and built the center's website. Produced an online database to track political issue advertising. See less University of Pennsylvania Teaching and Research Assistant Company NameUniversity of Pennsylvania Dates EmployedAug 1994 – May 1996 Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos Chilton Research Services Market Research Assistant Company NameChilton Research Services Dates EmployedMay 1995 – Sep 1995 Employment Duration5 mos ESPN-Chilton Sports Poll UCLA Central Ticket Office Student Employee Company NameUCLA Central Ticket Office Dates Employed1990 – 1994 Employment Duration4 yrs Show fewer experiences Education University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Degree NameMA Field Of StudyCommunication, Annenberg School for Communication Dates attended or expected graduation 1994 – 1996 Activities and Societies: Graduate Council student government 1996 commencement speaker. Emphasis on public opinion, political communication and data analysis/methodology. Master's thesis: "Winning Isn't Everything: Personal and Structural Influences on Sports Television Viewing Behavior." University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Degree NameBA Field Of StudyCommunication Studies Dates attended or expected graduation 1990 – 1994 Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, UCLA Madrigal Singers, UCLA Concert Choir, UCLA Men's Glee Club, Undergraduate Business Society Graduated magna cum laude from Communications Studies program. Vocalist at 1994 UCLA commencement ceremony. Independent study work on media coverage of war. President of UCLA Men's Glee Club.