Jane Merkler

Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

Jane (Giuffrida) Merkler is a Senior Manager on the Marketing and Communications team at Ara Partners. With ten years of experience in marketing, she specializes in thought leadership, events, and brand storytelling, strategic communication and driving top-line growth.

Prior to joining Ara, Jane was the Director of Marketing at a Marketing and Communications agency, where she led client growth strategies for VC-backed startups. In addition to her role developing marketing strategies for clients, Jane oversaw the execution of more than 30 annual events, including a flagship three-day conference.

Jane graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, running, and spending time outside with her husband and Golden Retriever.