Experience

CoverMyMeds

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director, State Government Affairs

  • июнь 2019 - – настоящее время

  CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson Corporation, is a medication access company committed to helping people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives. Through innovation and collaboration, CoverMyMeds’ solutions seamlessly connect the healthcare network to improve medication access; thereby increasing speed to therapy and reducing prescription abandonment. CoverMyMeds’ network includes 75% of electronic health record systems (EHRs), 50,000+ pharmacies, 750,000 providers and most health plans and PBMs.



McKesson

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, State Government Affairs, Northeast Region

  • июнь 2015 - июнь 2019

  Represent Fortune 7 health care company with elected officials and executive agency staff in 13 Northeast states. Work with the Public Affairs team to develop and train senior executives for government outreach efforts. Analyze legislation, detail impact and recommend public affairs strategy to executive leadership. Manage sensitive public policy issues to manage risk to corporation and identify opportunities. Mobilize stakeholders and key opinion leaders to successfully execute public affairs strategy and achieve specific public policy goals.



Pharmacists Society of the State of New York

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • авг. 2013 - июнь 2015

  The Pharmacists Society of the State of NY (PSSNY) founded in 1879 was developed for the purpose of bringing together pharmaceutical interest, with a goal of elevation and extension of pharmaceutical knowledge among pharmacists of the State of New York and to supporrt and advance the business of Pharmacy. As the Chief Executive Officer of PSSNY I assumed all operational duties and carried out the objectives of the organization under the direction of the Board of Directors. I provided counsel and guidance to the board while managing a staff of 5 employees and hundreds of volunteers.



New York State Psychological Association

• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • янв. 2009 - авг. 2013

  The mission of the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) is to advance the science and practice of psychology as a means of promoting human welfare. This is accomplished by supporting excellence in education, training, research, advocacy and service, in affiliation with the American Psychological Association.While serving as the Executive Director, I worked with volunteers and staff to achieve a balanced budget, membership growth and stability and leadership development. Strengthening communications with psychology professionals and creating more public awareness of mental illness simultaneously, resulted in a positive impact on both the professional community and the public well-being. These results were measured in increased referral contacts and membership engagement.



Association Decisions

• Owner

  • февр. 2007 - июль 2009

  Association Management Company providing services to enhance and organize non-profit organizations. Services include governance structure, board training, strategic plan development, organizational management, event planning and public relations and contract negotiations. In addition to these services to various clients, I also represented the following organizations in various capacities on a extended contractual basis: • SC Psychological Association - Executive Director • Columbia Opportunity Resources - Executive Director and Strategic Development • SC Vocational Industrial Clubs of America - Consultant for development and event planning • DonorsChoose - Press Conference organization and marketing consult



Carolina Pharmacy Network, LLC

• Executive Director

  • февр. 2003 - сент. 2007

  CPN is a wholly owned subsidiary of the SC Pharmacy Association. I served in a dual management role operating this for-profit entity while serving as the Dir of Org Affairs for the SCPhA.CPN negotiated competitive contracts for endorsed vendors for independently owned pharmacies that were members of the buying group. In addition CPN provided marketing education and resources, legislative representation and information, business resources and networking connections to enhance the business of operating a pharmacy.



SC Pharmacy Association

• Director of Organizational Affairs/Associate Director (SCPhA Foundation)

  • янв. 2000 - сент. 2007

  Provided Chief Operations Officer duties and reported directly to the Executive Vice President/CEO. Served the professional interest of pharmacist and pharmacy technicians in areas of continuing education, legislative affairs, promotion and well-being of the profession.February 2002, the added responsibility as the Associate Director of the SCPhA Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is a focus public education and awareness of the benefits of utilizing pharmacists as a part of the healthcare team. While in this position we launched several public awareness campaigns, assisted the senior community to better understand Medicare Part D and its implementation and raised record contributions for the SCPhA building.



McLeod Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing/Public Relations Specialist

  • февр. 1996 - дек. 1999

  Maintained media liaison for multi-media market (5 counties) covering healthcare and medical center related publicity. Was relied upon to develop and manage special projects and work with assigned Centers of Excellence. Centers of responsibility included Occupational Health, Family Medicine, Heart Center, Outpatient Services, and Community Relations. Any unassigned areas were directed to my responsibility as special projects. Maintained media liaison for multi-media market (5 counties) covering healthcare and medical center related publicity. Was relied upon to develop and manage special projects and work with assigned Centers of Excellence. Centers of responsibility included Occupational Health, Family Medicine, Heart Center, Outpatient Services, and Community Relations. Any unassigned areas were directed to my responsibility as special projects.