Allison Wainick Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

I directly lead the development and seamless execution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with a focus on ensuring alignment with our organizational values and strategic goals. I establish and maintain strong collaboration with the committee on diversity and inclusion in the workforce to foster an inclusive professional environment.Additionally, I spearhead the emerging leaders program to nurture future leaders within the field. I also enhance governance process transparency to promote equitable representation and decision-making. Furthermore, I manage human resources functions, encompassing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.Moreover, I oversee engagement and volunteer relations, with a focus on optimizing volunteer participation and satisfaction. Through these efforts, I aim to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, supportive, and conducive to growth for all individuals involved.My Key Accomplishments• Developed comprehensive communications and public relations strategies from scratch to establish robust marketing presence.• Implemented measures to increase organizational transparency and accountability and advance diversity/inclusion in governance.• Cultivated inclusive environment that led to recognition and advancement of emerging professionals in maternal-fetal medicine field.• Initiated affinity group for Latinx members, enhancing cultural competence and peer support within the organization.

Remote/Washington, D.C.

I fostered an inclusive culture and supported underrepresented groups in the field by leading comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within a specialized medical society. I directed the successful integration of DEI principles into committee operations and volunteer governance, accelerating organizational effectiveness and responsiveness to diversity matters. Through these efforts, I aimed to create a more inclusive and equitable environment within the medical society, ensuring that all members felt valued and represented.My Key Accomplishments• Planned and led successful delivery of emerging leaders program to empower next generation of diverse professionals.• Created and delivered pioneering leadership development program for minorities, setting precedent for future initiatives.• Addressed anti-racism and health equity by collaborating with physician volunteers for influential annual roundtable discussion.• Contributed to publication of position statements in a medical journal, advancing discourse on DEI within medical community.

I spearheaded comprehensive communications, marketing, and media relations strategies to enhance our brand's visibility and engagement across multiple platforms. Additionally, I formulated and disseminated targeted newsletters for community engagement and awareness, ensuring that our messaging resonated with our audience.Moreover, I oversaw our social media presence, optimizing content to foster audience growth and interaction effectively. Furthermore, I managed STEM outreach initiatives, aligning educational content with our organizational goals to make a meaningful impact in the community and beyond. Through these efforts, I aimed to strengthen our brand's presence and increase engagement with our target audience.My Key Accomplishments• Designed and executed 'Future of Medicine' public relations campaign, leveraging digital media to broaden reach and influence.• Launched and promoted podcast as part of 'Future of Medicine' campaign that boosted audience engagement and brand recognition, along with bolstering our reputation as a cutting-edge voice for what's new in science and medicine.• Achieved substantial increase in followers through the development of social media strategy and new platforms.• Creative content development such as website copywrite, storyboarding sketchboard videos; producing our first-ever podcast, including research, scripting, and promotion--collaborating with internal and external designers to create bold artwork for social.• Public speaking experience at events and press conferences; tours for corporate clients; and leading STEM programs for students.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

I managed comprehensive communications, marketing, and media relations for a pioneering vascular medical device start-up, ensuring effective dissemination of information to the public and industry professionals. Additionally, I orchestrated press conferences for new product introductions, which significantly enhanced brand visibility and market penetration.Furthermore, I developed and employed marketing strategies, including the creation of marketing collateral, a dynamic website, and an informative whiteboard sketch video to elucidate the commercialization process. I also engaged with top-tier clientele in the vascular medical device sector to cultivate robust relationships and business opportunities.My Key Accomplishments• Created company's first branding, marketing, communications, and social media to build strong foundation for brand identity, customer engagement, and community awareness.• Elevated media presence and increased brand recognition in competitive medical device market through PR campaigns and strategic press conferences and product launches, as well as marketing our physician leadership.• Managed, designed and executed internship programs & STEM programs to boost local awareness and foster recruitment.• Conceptualized and introduced company's STEM and internship programs to boost community engagement and talent recruitment pathway.

Remote

Remote

Launched the American Brain Coalition while working for Society for Neuroscience to meet the government relations needs of small-member, small-budget patient advocacy groups. Responsible for creating a business and operations plan, and legislative action plan.

Washington, Dc

Directly responsible for overseeing impactful lobbying and government affairs activities for a 35,000-member professional scientific society to educate policymakers and bolster federal funding for neuroscience research while managing a $1MM budget and team of professionals.

Washington, Dc

Content development of Capitol Hill testimony, white papers, newsletters, and grassroots legislative action emails to our members.Represented the organization in meetings with federal agencies, the White House, patient advocacy groups, and coalitions.

Washington, Dc

Masters Of Science, Public Communications; Communications Management

Bachelor'S Degree