Jocelyn Cohen is a storyteller who appreciates deep, interesting conversations — and she loves facilitating and sharing them via Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation’s podcast, webinars, disability tech talks, and other discussions. She has cerebral palsy, and she understands that people with CP each experience it differently — it’s personal. Jocelyn is energized by CPARF’s work and she’s proud to use her voice and professional expertise to make a difference for other people with CP.

Prior to joining CPARF, she spent more than six years at UJA-Federation of New York, where she shaped messaging and drove fundraising communications for some of the organization’s largest divisions, helping to raise nearly $46 million each year. In addition to her communications leadership, Jocelyn spearheaded marketing plans for several fundraising events each year. She also worked as a Communications Specialist at Katten.

Outside of work, Jocelyn often speaks with local physical therapy students about her life with CP, hoping to positively influence their perceptions and encourage their willingness to treat people with disabilities.

Jocelyn earned her BA in Creative Writing/English from Emory University and her JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.