Zsuzsanna Lippai

Zsuzsanna is the Chief Executive Officer of The Fuller Project, where she leads the organization's strategic direction including overseeing editorial and business sides and driving organizational growth. She ensures alignment between journalistic vision, operational efficiency, and resource allocation to maximize impact. Her leadership extends to cultivating partnerships, securing funding, and positioning The Fuller Project as a leader in reporting about women.

A champion for gender equality and inclusive leadership, Zsuzsanna brings nearly two decades of experience in transforming organizations and advancing women's rights globally. Her career is marked by successful strategic planning initiatives, operational leadership, and building extensive networks across the non-profit and philanthropic sectors.

Recognized for her leadership potential, Zsuzsanna was selected as a 2022 INN Emerging Leaders Council fellow; 2020 92Y Women inPower fellow; and a 2021 Truman National Security Fellow. She has held leadership positions in professional networks, serving as Program Co-Chair of the Advocacy and Policy Change Working Group at the American Evaluation Association and co-host of the New York Philanthropy Evaluation Roundtable.

Zsuzsanna holds an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University and a BA/MA in international relations from Corvinus University in Budapest. Fluent in multiple languages, she brings a global perspective to her work.