Ray Carson Email & Phone Number

Responsible for launching the Susan Terry Foundation, which was created to honor the legacy of the founder of CAN Community Health, Inc. The Foundation's vision is to create a future where individuals living with HIV are celebrated for their resilience, embraced without prejudice and empowered to achieve their dreams. Its mission is to support programs.

Increased Chapter revenues from $1.8 million to $5 million. Tripled the Chapter's cash reserves over a two-year period while expanding care service programs for ALS families in Florida. Increased state funding for Florida's ALS clinics from $100,000 to $2.5 million annually. Developed and grew the Chapter's major gift program. Increased the number of.

• Served as chief communications counsel to the Government Relations teams in 24 states as well as in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
• Led media advocacy efforts in support of the organization’s state legislative agendas, including functioning as spokesperson on breaking issues;
• Liaison with the federal media relations team to ensure state-level campaigns were coordinated and consistent with national efforts;
• Served as primary spokesperson in crisis situations throughout the southern United States;
• Engaged key internal and external audiences in priority federal legislative activities, including efforts to increase the National Cancer Institute budget by $1 billion over a two-year period; and,
• Wrote and actively pitched various media materials including news releases, advisories and opinion columns.

Atlanta, GA, US

Served in a variety of executive leadership positions in Florida including interim Chief Operating Officer (2012), Senior Vice President of Support Services (2005-2012) and Vice President of Communications and Marketing (2000-2005). Additionally served at the national level as Regional Director of Human Resources (2013-2014) covering 16 states, the.

Bloomfield Hills, MI, US

Served as chief communications counsel for senior management of Cranbrook's private, independent schools; its graduate school for the arts; its natural history museum; and, its contemporary art museum.

Responsible for full range of public relations and marketing planning for the agency's two largest accounts.