Published on October 21, 2025
The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa A. Sahulka as its new Executive Director, beginning November 1, 2025.
Lisa, a New Jerseyan and longtime Bloomfield resident, brings more than three decades of leadership in mission-driven organizations across the country. Her background includes volunteer work at WPKN 89.5 FM, CT producing a weekly on-air social justice jazz program and serving as a board member and treasurer of the station, where she helped advance the station’s public service mission and community partnerships.
Lisa most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at The Century Foundation and previously held leadership roles with the Cahn Fellows Programs and the Southern Poverty Law Center, championing initiatives to advance equal opportunity and social justice across the South and nationwide.
Before her time at SPLC, Lisa served as Chief Financial Officer for the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Florida, developing partnerships and awarding grants supporting more than 60 community programs serving thousands of children each year.
As Executive Director, Lisa will lead the Consortium’s efforts to strengthen local news and civic information across the state.
“Lisa is a lifelong advocate for effective, mission-driven work and brings a wealth of experience managing and growing organizations from the grassroots up and raising funds that will help guide the Consortium into its next phase of growth and impact,” said board chair Chris Daggett.
“The Consortium has been rebuilding the media ecosystem in New Jersey for years now through our direct support of 75 newsrooms, including a number of startups across the state,” said Therise Edwards, Consortium board vice chair. “Yet New Jersey media continues to face headwinds, including the cessation of the Star-Ledger print editions, the collapse of WNET/NJTV contract negotiations, and the impending closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Lisa brings exactly the kind of new, fresh energy and vision we need to navigate and grow through these challenging times.”
“I’m excited and honored to join the Consortium at such a pivotal moment for local news in New Jersey,” Lisa said. “Together, we have the opportunity to strengthen the flow of trusted news and information for communities across the state.”
For more about the Consortium’s work or to explore past grantees, please visit www.njcivicinfo.org/grantees.
About the New Jersey Civic Information: The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is the nation’s first publicly funded nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local news and civic engagement. As a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership, the Consortium provides start-up and early-stage funding to innovative media and civic information projects across the state. By investing in trustworthy journalism, community storytelling, and training programs for the next generation of media professionals, the Consortium empowers underserved communities and helps build a healthier, more informed democracy. Learn more at njcivicinfo.org.