Chris helps organizations decide what to say and do. He is known for developing at-a-glance strategy maps and message placemats that focus on the most essential and critical ideas.

Throughout his career, Chris has helped introduce new products, educate consumers, advance corporate reputation, build investor confidence, shape public policy and mobilize employees. Chris has supported dozens of products throughout their lifecycles and across geographies. He has expertise in a broad range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, oncology, ophthalmology, pediatrics and rare disorders.

Before starting SmithSolve, Chris led corporate communications at Eyetech Pharmaceuticals. He also served as head of global commercial communications at Aventis and as director of the New York healthcare practice of Ketchum, a global public relations firm.

Chris graduated from Muhlenberg College. He lives in Denville, N.J. with his wife and three children. Chris is a founding member of Pharma Fliers, a group of cycling enthusiasts who work in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Amanda joined the SmithSolve team as an editorial consultant in 2010 while pursuing an MBA at New York University's Stern School of Business. Prior to starting business school, Amanda served as a senior editorial supervisor at Edelman, the world's leading independent PR firm. As one of Edelman's only dedicated health writers, she lent her expertise to countless FDA approvals, data announcements, awareness campaigns, sponsorship events and regulatory/safety issues.

Amanda's many writing credits include a series of comedic, animated videos to engage a pharmaceutical sales force; a website to educate families about acid reflux; an op-ed on disaster preparedness in the hospital setting; and a keynote speech on opportunities for drug-development collaborations in Asia.

Amanda graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in English and remains a die-hard Wolverine.

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Prior to joining the SmithSolve team, Emily held positions of increasing responsibility at Merck, where she played an integral part in the global launch of Merck's diabetes franchise, oversaw the development of a new corporate branding strategy and global communication plan, and developed editorial and multi-media content for the corporate website.

While working for the world's largest independent public relations agency, Emily created and led communication programs on behalf of numerous healthcare companies. Across her career, Emily has lent her expertise to broad range of topics including cardiovascular, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, oncology, insomnia, vaccines, corporate social responsibility programs and non-profit organizations.

Emily's experience working in both corporate and agency settings provides her with a unique understanding of how to work with organizations to put ideas into action with measurable results.

Emily graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's of science degree in psychology and was team captain of the women's varsity swim team in her Junior and Senior years. She is proud to be both a Blue Devil and a part of the Cameron Crazies.

Before joining SmithSolve, Jennifer led media planning for an advertising agency specializing in tourism, technology and healthcare industries. Jennifer placed more than $13 million in business-to-business advertising each year.

Jennifer holds a degree in communications from Pace University in Westchester, NY.

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A long-distance walker who competed in a 26.2 mile hiking event in New Mexico, Doug believes—both personally and professionally—in having a clearly defined goal and seeing it through. His approach to communications has been influenced by the work of Vincent Covello and Peter Sandman, two prominent experts in risk communication who employ a science-based approach to communicating effectively in high-concern situations.

Doug has a bachelor's degree in journalism from New York University and has worked at three major pharmaceutical companies and two leading PR agencies in addition to the FDA.

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Tara has extensive experience in numerous diseases areas, including mental health, cardiology and oncology. She works closely with reporters to craft informative stories on pivotal data, regulatory approvals, educational events, and corporate announcements for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. In the past year, Tara has collaborated with outlets ranging from the Wall Street Journal to Vogue to Oncology News International.

As an independent media relations specialist, Tara's clients have included Spirit of Women Health Network, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) New Jersey and Weight Watchers. She has also worked with sanofi-aventis, Astellas, Alexion and other pharmaceutical and biotech companies through agencies such as Publicis Consultants, MSL, Makovsky & Company and Hill & Knowlton. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial effort, Tara held media relations positions with several New York communications firms, including DMB&B and Belsito & Company.

Tara is a graduate of Boston College, where she completed coursework in psychology, marketing and organic chemistry.

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Under Jean's leadership, NORD significantly expanded its membership programs to include restricted research grants, medical meetings for patients and caregivers, and mentors to guide organizational development. Jean also helped establish the NORD Corporate Council, which has grown to include 50 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Following her retirement from NORD, Jean started a consulting practice to apply her expertise in non-profit strategic planning, organizational governance, corporate relations and program management. She works with non-profit organizations of all sizes to increase their visibility, develop more effective programs, and better serve their members.

As part of the SmithSolve team, Jean provides valuable perspective and hands-on support for patient advocacy programs, with the goal of helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies establish productive relationships with patient organizations.

Jean received a Bachelor of Arts degree from CUNY Hunter College, along with fundraising, development and non-profit management certifications from Marymount College, Western Connecticut State University and Columbia University Business School's Institute for Non Profit Management (INM).

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Our clients value Tina's disciplined approach to managing workflow and helping teams deliver results that exceeds expectations.

Tina received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Muhlenberg College.

Michele received a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Towson State University and a master's degree in communication management from College of Notre Dame of Maryland.

SmithSolve involves Kathy in reviewing programs and materials to ensure compliance with evolving regulations, industry guidelines and best practices. As a result, our teams rapidly earn the trust of regulatory reviewers on the client side, and our review committee meetings are more efficient and productive.

Kathy is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.