Kelly Lendvoy joined ACE in August 2012 and is responsible for aligning and integrating ACE's internal and external communication strategies for patients, healthcare professionals, stakeholders and governments. ACE is Canada’s largest, longest running national arthritis consumer-patient organization and leading provider of evidence-based information, education programming and government advocacy.Kelly brings more than 30 years experience working in corporate communications and public… Show more Kelly Lendvoy joined ACE in August 2012 and is responsible for aligning and integrating ACE's internal and external communication strategies for patients, healthcare professionals, stakeholders and governments. ACE is Canada’s largest, longest running national arthritis consumer-patient organization and leading provider of evidence-based information, education programming and government advocacy.Kelly brings more than 30 years experience working in corporate communications and public affairs with both agencies and private sector clients in Vancouver and Toronto, leading integrated teams on complex, strategic projects and extensive stakeholder relations, public awareness, and government relations activities.Kelly previously served as Vice-President, Communications with H+K Strategies, one of the world’s leading public relations, public affairs and strategic communications agencies where he led major corporate communications initiatives for leading national clients across a multitude of industries, with a focus on healthcare.As a senior strategist, Kelly draws upon his background in issues and reputation management and coalition advocacy and is credited with creating innovative communications methods and successful communications programs in the majority of provinces and territories for healthcare clients, including Arthritis Consumer Experts, Arthritis Research Canada, Global RA Network, Best Medicines Coalition, Better Pharmacare Coalition, Rick Hansen Foundation, BC Coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians, Western Allergy, and Canadian Society of Intestinal Research. Show less

Kelly Lendvoy has worked in communications consulting since 1990, managing large scale projects for leading corporations and organizations in the areas of corporate communications and strategic planning. With a specialized expertise in issues and crisis management, Kelly provides senior counsel to organizations by leading teams on complex and sensitive assignments, executing integrated public relations and public affairs programs to enhance corporate reputation..