Andi Lichtenfeld serves as a Growth & Communications Consultant at NYZC, where she leads the Zen Center’s fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. Andi is an integrated marketing and communications professional who champions mission-driven leaders and organizations at the intersection of media, philanthropy, culture, and content.

Since 2018, Andi has partnered closely with political commentator, changemaker, and social entrepreneur Van Jones as his Creative & Communications Director. In this role, she supported Jones in founding, branding, and promoting multiple organizations (REFORM Alliance, Dream.Org, and Dream Machine Innovation Lab). Additionally, she produced multiple award-winning media projects and campaigns for his production company, Magic Labs Media.

Prior to her time with Jones, Andi spent a decade working in advertising at respected agencies (Deutsch LA and TBWA\Chiat\Day), where she drove campaigns for major brands like Volkswagen, Taco Bell, Nintendo, Nissan, Sprint, and more through traditional, digital, and experiential media. She also worked closely with agency leadership to enhance organizational culture and employee experience, health, and wellness.

Andi graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a B.S. in Communications, a minor in Business, and a concentration in Philosophy.

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