David Simon

About David Simon

People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.\"-John C…

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Communications

   California Hospital Association

   Dec 2018 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Lead CHA’s 10-person Communications Team in support of work to foster an environment in which hospitals and health systems can better meet their mission of care. Work closely with CHA’s advocacy, policy, and data teams to create and disseminate information and ideas to legislative leaders, regulatory bodies, the public, media, and CHA members. Oversee contractors and consultants in support of media buying activities, video production, ballot initiatives, and other activities. As a member of CHA\'s Leadership Team, develop organizational budgets, workplace policies and procedures, and more.

Education

• Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

  Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

  2001 — 2002

• University at Albany

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Press Releases
• Mental Health
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Public Speaking
• Journalism
• Web Content
• Strategic Communications
• Research
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Proofreading
• News Writing
• Editorial
• Investigative Reporting
• Public Health
• Social Media
• Newspapers
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Copy Editing
• Blogging
• Non-Profits
• Nonprofits
• Project Management
• Newspaper
• Storytelling
• Newsletters
• Online Journalism
• Politics
• Ap Style
• Indesign
• Publications
• Health Policy
• Feature Articles
• Creative Writing