PRB

May 27, 2025—PRB today announced the appointment of Bobby Jefferson as Chair of its Board of Trustees (“the Board”). A global leader at the intersection of data, technology, and development, Jefferson succeeds Jennifer Madans, who has served as Chair since 2022 and will remain on the Board through October.

Jefferson joined PRB’s Board in 2022 and brings more than two decades of experience using technology and innovation to expand equitable access to data and health services. He is President of Data Elevates, a social enterprise that trains people and organizations to use data for impact and provides AI-powered solutions for governments, communities, and development partners worldwide

“Bobby understands the power of data to shape lives, policy, and possibility,” said Jennifer Sciubba, PRB’s President and CEO. “His leadership is exactly what PRB needs as we confront global shifts with courage and clarity. With Bobby as Chair, we will continue to work to ensure that data serves people and drives progress.”

Jefferson’s appointment comes as PRB is building new partnerships, defending access to public data, and informing public policy to improve lives.

Jefferson serves as a board advisor for the American University School of International Service, on the executive committee for the board at the Society for International Development (SID-US) in Washington, D.C., and on the board for ClickMedix. He was previously  Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the global health division of an international development company and Director of the Center for Development Informatics, where he built a digital health team of 120 people across 10 countries.

“Bobby’s insight into global data systems and innovation will be invaluable,” Madans said. “It has been a privilege to serve as Chair, and I look forward to supporting the Board during this transition and to continuing to support PRB into the future.”

Madans, a demographer and statistician and senior leader in the federal statistical system, joined PRB’s board in 2018 and was appointed Chair in 2022.

“Jennifer Madans has been an extraordinary steward of PRB’s mission,” Sciubba said. “Her leadership helped position PRB as a trusted voice for evidence-based policy. We’re extremely fortunate to have her support in this transition.”

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