Leads and supports a team of 15 communications experts focused on media relations, public information, social media, content strategy, RSNA News, and The Daily Bulletin, the official newspaper of the RSNA annual meeting.

Professor in the School of Individualized Study and the University Writing Program, focused on science writing & communications, health communications, business communications, and online course development.Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and American Medical Writers Association (AMWA).

Program of work includes Public Health initiatives, Health Systems strategy, quality care initiatives, and healthcare professional education and engagement.

Online course instructor, "Science for All: Introduction to Science Writing" and "Introduction to Health Writing and Communications"

Account Director in the Enterprise Communications & Marketing function at the AMA, focusing on health policy and advocacy efforts, physician professional satisfaction, and clinical practice sustainability.Marketing lead for AMA's involvement in health reform and the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Lead for custom content initiatives with The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, and AMA's influencer strategy.Innovation and brainstorm facilitator, certified through the Thinkubator studio. Marketing lead for AMA digital health efforts and the Interaction Studio at MATTER Chicago.

Medical education and communications strategies for healthcare providers, including key opinion leader logistics, development and training.

Certified in nutrition communication through the Ketchum Nutrition Certification Program developed in collaboration with Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.Past corporate and health care clients include: American Association of Endodontists, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Central DuPage Hospital (Cadence Health), Grant Thornton, Hospira, St. Jude Medical, Takeda, University of Kansas Hospital and Walgreens.Provided strategic counsel and targeted materials for B2B and B2C marketing communications; planned and supported scientific content development and program execution; provided counsel on digital and social media strategies, including search engine optimization.

Member of the Global Communications Steering Committee for the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) as a company representative for Baxter.Brand communication Developed materials and managed communication strategies and outreach for the FDA approval and product launch of ARTISS, the first slow-setting fibrin sealant to attach skin grafts during burn surgery. Developed materials and communications strategies for Baxter’s BioScience products in established therapeutic areas and clinical trials in neurology.Executive communication Supported media training and provide communications counsel for scientists and executives.Provided daily media monitoring and analysis for H1N1 vaccines news for senior leadership.Scientific communication Developed communications strategy and tactics for publications in New England Journal of Medicine and Neurology. Developed plans, messages and materials for data presentations at medical meetings for Alzheimer’s disease, primary immunodeficiency and adult stem cell therapies.External communication Supported the development of crisis action plans and communication strategies for FDA regulatory activities, product recalls and topics related to plasma collection and vaccine development.

Provided public relations support for clients such as Abbott, Agilent, Astellas, Gilead, Genentech, Pfizer and The National Headache Foundation.Secured media placements and developed key messages for FDA regulatory activities, data announcements, medical meetings and laboratory equipment product launches in trade and consumer publications. Developed media materials such as science writer’s guides, fact sheets, background materials and press releases.Participated in the Weber Shandwick Writing Team to provide writing and editing services to colleagues; participated in “Culture Club” to improve the creative atmosphere of the Weber Shandwick Chicago office.

Developed materials and provided end-user training on the Ibex PulseCheck® electronic health record (EHR) software for patient tracking and clinician documentation in Emergency Departments throughout the United States.

Wrote and edited Practice Parameter pieces and ASPS journal entries.Proven ability to understand and communicate complex medical and technical material in a clear and concise manner.

Trauma center clinical care support