More than 20 years of health policy and advocacy experience, including health care and pharmaceutical public policy, issues management, strategic communications and stakeholder relations. Serving for-profit and non-profit organizations, partnering cross-functionally and bridging organizations to break down barriers to quality health care and pharmaceutical access for people living with chronic disease. Pharmaceutical industry and patient advocacy experience and knowledge of the U.S. health care system lend unique insight on state and federal policies impacting health care access, quality and value.

Policy and advocacy advisor to the Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC, formerly the National Diabetes Volunteer Leadership Council). DLC is comprised of individuals who combine their passion for advocacy with decades of diabetes experience and leadership to advance patients-first policies at the local, state and national levels. Our members – all former leaders of national diabetes organizations – engage policymakers, and public and private sector influencers to call attention to the diabetes epidemic and provide a voice for 34 million Americans living with the disease.

Provide analytical and issues management expertise on state policies impacting pharmaceutical access and coverage in public and private health plans.

Lead executive of a marketing firm representing financial services, professional services and technology clients.

Build outreach capacity for the leading quasi-governmental research and development organization in South Africa to articulate its evolving post-apartheid labor policies to domestic and global audiences.

Develop and manage internal communications, public affairs, community and media relations programs for clients in the chemical and environmental stewardship industries.

Manage media relations, corporate communications and events projects in diverse industries including telecommunications, law, commercial real estate, and conventions and tourism.