Jonathan Lehrer is senior manager, enterprise communications, at the College of American Pathologists, Northfield, Illinois, the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and the leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs. He handles internal communications, executive communications, and the organization’s employee-focused intranet. In addition, he works with other communications team members to shape external media messaging.

A creative, articulate communications leader and counselor, Jonathan functions effectively in corporate and non-profit settings, large and small. Drawing on his experience as a broadcast journalist, Jonathan is at once a traditional wordsmith and techno-geek who is adept at finding the right words and tactics.

Jonathan has been developing, managing and publishing content since his student days at Northwestern University's School of Communications in the 1970s. Jonathan’s career encompasses broadcast journalism, public relations, website development and email marketing. Prior to joining the CAP, Jonathan was a consultant to non-profits, government agencies, and small to medium businesses for more than 15 years. Clients have included health care organizations, physicians, the transportation sector, and education. Previously he was chief media spokesperson and vice president of public affairs for the AAA-Chicago Motor Club.

Jonathan’s work has been recognized by the Publicity Club of Chicago, the Public Relations Society of America, the Transportation Marketing & Communications Association, and the International Association of Business Communicators.

Outside of the office, Jonathan plays contra alto clarinet and serves as emcee for the Ridgeville Band of Evanston (Illinois).

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