Solange Jacobs is a seasoned marketing executive with more than two decades of experience driving growth and engagement for startups, high-growth companies, and mission-driven organizations. Her expertise spans product marketing, demand generation, corporate communications, and brand management, with a proven track record of aligning strategy with impact. As the founder of Solange Was Here Marketing Agency, she partners with nonprofits, social ventures, small businesses, and technology companies to elevate their visibility, expand their reach, and amplify their mission. Her career reflects both marketing excellence and a deep commitment to community and civic engagement. Solange serves as Executive Director of the Torrey Pines Conservancy, leading the organization’s strategic growth and fundraising initiatives. She also heads Joy to the World Namibia, a nonprofit supporting a school in northern Namibia. Her volunteer work includes serving on The Old Globe Theater’s Community Advisory Committee, where she guides the theater’s social justice initiatives, and previously advising the San Diego Mayor and City Council on issues impacting women and girls as a member of the City of San Diego’s Commission on the Status of Women. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Solange holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Stanford University and an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Outside of her professional and volunteer endeavors, she enjoys spending time with her teenager and dog, practicing yoga and meditation, exploring the outdoors, and appreciating art, architecture, and travel. Learn more at www.solangewashere.com.