Nancy Jacobson

Nancy Jacobson
Personal details
Born Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Mark Penn
Children 1 daughter, 3 stepchildren
Alma mater Syracuse University
American University

Nancy Jacobson is the Founder and CEO of No Labels,[1] a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, founded in 2010 to combat partisan dysfunction in politics and give voice to the Republicans, Democrats and Independents who seek solutions to our nation's most pressing problems. She leads the organization in a volunteer capacity. Prior to No Labels, Jacobson spent 30 years as a political advisor, national business network connector and fundraiser. Jacobson was named one of the 50 Most Powerful People in D.C. by GQ Magazine in 2007.[2]

No Labels

Jacobson is the "undeterrable" founder and leader of No Labels, whose mission is to bring leaders together to solve the nation's most pressing challenges. No Labels is described by David Brooks as "the most active centrist organization" in politics,[3] and has focused specifically on creating a durable bipartisan bloc in Congress capable of getting to "yes" on key issues. In early 2017, No Labels inspired the creation of the active Congressional Problem Solver Caucus which features 44 members —evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans—committed to finding bipartisan solutions.[4]

Founded in 2010, No Labels has built a significant presence inside and outside of Washington, with grassroots activities that have engaged over one million people across the country. No Labels has regularly proposed common sense government reforms, with its Make Congress Work!, Make the Presidency Work! and Make Government Work! agendas. Two proposals from these booklets - No Budget, No Pay and Healthcare for Heroes - have already been signed into law.[4]

In 2016, No Labels published its Policy Playbook for America's Next President, which featured 60 policy reform ideas that enjoyed majority support in nationwide polling.[5] Forbes magazine said the Playbook "deserves your serious attention."

On June 21,  2018 No Labels announced The Speaker Project, which called for using the election of a new speaker as leverage to make rule changes that would give bipartisan ideas a fair hearing and a fighting chance in the next Congress. Speaking to The New York Times about the potential for transformative reforms in the next Congress, Jacobson said, “It seems like there is disruption brewing. I feel like it is ripe.” [6]

No Labels has gained national recognition, with frequent mentions in major national publications like The Washington Post[7] and The New York Times.[8]

Personal and Family

Nancy Jacobson is married to Mark Penn, President and Managing Partner of The Stagwell Group, former Democratic pollster and executive for Microsoft Corporation and Burson-Marsteller.[9] The couple met in 1996 when Evan Bayh, then governor of Indiana, introduced them at a Democratic Leadership Council event. Married since 1999, they are parents to daughter Blair and three children from Penn's previous marriage.[10] The Penns host monthly dinners for powerful Democrats, journalists, and other political figures at their Georgetown home. These events are known for their seriousness and focus on the issues of the day.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Our Leadership - No Labels". No Labels. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. ↑ Naddaf, Raha and Greg Veis (September 2007). "The 50 Most Powerful People in D.C." GQ. Retrieved 2009-05-19
  3. ↑ Brooks, David (29 November 2016). "The Future of the American Center". The New York Times.
  4. 1 2 Clift, Eleanor (11 April 2015). "The Only Bipartisan Game in Town". The Daily Beast.
  5. ↑ "60 Ways to Fix the Economy". Fortune.
  6. ↑ "Can the House Speakership Be Saved? These Lawmakers Have an Idea". Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  7. ↑ Klein, Ezra (December 23, 2011). "Column: No Labels gets congressional dysfunction right". The Washington Post.
  8. ↑ Baker, Peter (July 13, 2012). "'No Labels' Group Offers Ideas for More Effective Presidency". The New York Times.
  9. ↑ TADENA, NATHALIE (Jun 17, 2015). "Microsoft's Mark Penn Forms New Digital Marketing Investment Group". WallStreetJournal.
  10. ↑ Baer, Susan (August 1, 2006). "When Marriage and Politics Conflict". Washingtonian.
  11. ↑ DePaulo, Lisa (November 2004). "Cocktail (Movers and) Shakers". Elle.
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