About Us
Jespersen & Associates was founded in 1999 in a loft in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood. Now known as JA, we are a boutique creative healthcare communications agency. Our clientele spans a diverse range of medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics companies, as well as medical societies and independent healthcare leaders.
Collaboration is the cornerstone of our work, both with our clients and within our team. Seamlessly working together, drawing upon years of experience and camaraderie, we take pride in being more than just vendors; we are partners invested in our clients’ long-term success.
Today, we are spread across four different time zones, but Boston is still home. If you’re in town, do yourself a favor and visit our old neighborhood in the Seaport for the best lobster roll around.
Our Team
Elizabeth Sarkar
At 15, Elizabeth interned at a medical education agency, sparking her passion for medicine sans cadavers. In 1999, she co-founded JA with Mark Jespersen, aiming to merge science and women’s health with creativity, in a collaborative environment.
Founder and Principal
Deborah Sheehan
From the start, Deborah has steered JA through changing and challenging landscapes, bringing the same adventurous and strategic acumen to JA’s financial management as she does to her hobbies - hiking, biking, and downhill skiing.
Principal and Chief Financial Officer
Anne Hitchcock
Recently, Anne found great joy discovering the many parallels between her preschool report card and her CliftonStrengths report. She’s a loyal and connected leader who loves to learn. She humbly admits, however, that she still struggles to hold a crayon “correctly.”
Principal and Account Director
Caitlin Harrington
Both in the ice hockey rink and at JA, Caitlin is a true playmaker. She skillfully transforms chaos into calm, steadily and thoughtfully guiding her teams and our clients toward their goals.
Account Manager
Lexa Sullivan
For Lexa, relationships are everything - how we work together, show up for our clients, and collaborate with partners. She keeps our team connected and playful, putting us in a position to do and be our best.
Director of Project Management and Resources
Heather Houston
Heather expertly refines rough ideas into polished finished products. Called by clients, “JA’s presentation magician” she is a delightful blend of creativity and practicality, art and culture.
Creative Director
Patty Jenkins
Patty’s meticulous care includes everyone and everything. No person or detail is overlooked on Patty’s watch. As the ultimate host, it’s no surprise that she also makes a perfect Spaghetti alla Nerano.
Account Manager
Mark Jespersen
Mark has dedicated both his professional and personal life to building connections through storytelling. Now retired from JA, he is focused on writing novels. Discover more about Mark and his projects here.
Founder
About the Art: “Lobster” by artist and illustrator Elizabeth DeJure Wood was created for our original website, a loving nod to our Seaport roots.