Latasha Lee

About Latasha Lee

I am a mission-driven public health leader with a passion for advancing health equity…

Experience

1. Director, Policy and Alliance Development (Heme)

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   Dec 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   The lead on US patient advocacy for the hemoglobinopathies program (including sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia), where she is responsible for developing and executing the broader hemoglobinopathies alliance strategy, ensuring alignment with disease area objectives, and collaborating closely with key internal partners, disease area leaders, and Public Affairs leadership to support corporate and portfolio objectives. Platinum VOCAP Awardee - March 2024 -recognized as one of the top 1% of employees; acknowledgment of significant contributions and an outstanding accomplishment during 2023 that had an impact on the achievement of corporate vision and goals

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Bachelor’s Degree

• The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  Master’s Degree

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Public Health
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Health Advocacy
• Public Speaking
• Health Policy
• Project Management
• Molecular Biology
• Policy Analysis
• Public Policy
• Community Outreach
• Neuroscience
• Patient Advocacy
• Research