Katie Gjerulff

About Katie Gjerulff

Hello! I am a savvy leader in strategic communications. I have served as a trusted advisor and business partner to clients and team members, leading highly successful communications efforts on a range of issues for public- and private-sector organizations to engage key audiences. I build and direct integrated, cross-functional teams across a range of workstreams, delivering impact against organizational goals and metrics. Highlights include- Developing and leading strategic, integrated communications programs - Developing and positioning brands and elevating organizational reputation- Managing teams in earned, paid, social, influencer strategy development and engagement- Directing strategic partner and stakeholder engagement - Leading large events and activations, including launch events - Managing creative content ideation and development- Leading thought leadership and executive visibility programs - Providing skilled project and financial management- Serving as coach and mentor to team members- Leading the office Culture Committee, planning activities to foster team cultureI have led communications efforts for organizations including: CDC, CMS, Inova Health Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Weight Watchers, Allergy & Asthma Network, Massachusetts Health Connector, HeartRescue Project, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, American Heart Association, Nestle, Shatterproof, CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Convatec and more.I have directed communications programs on health topics and issues including- Injury prevention and control, including prevention of overdose, suicide and drowning- Improving access to treatment for serious mental illness - Educating stakeholders about fall and winter virus season - Improving health access in underserved communities- Launching an innovative cancer care center- Improving survival rates with sudden cardiac arrest- Reducing stigma around substance use disorder - Elevating discussions around obesity and prevention of weight-related diseases- Educating Ukrainian arrivals about tuberculosis screening requirements- Educating small business owners about providing health coverage- Ensuring continuity of care for individuals living with HIV- Amplifying research about early childhood nutrition- Prevention of vector-borne diseases- Providing inspiration to individuals facing IBD and ostomy surgery

Experience

1. Director of Communications

   Nami

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Villanova University

  Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Skills

• Communication Training
• Strategic Communications
• Event Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Content Strategy
• Fundraising
• Speech Writing
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Copywriting
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Newsletters
• Research
• Spokesperson
• Message Development
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Reputation Management
• Thought Leadership
• Crisis Management
• Integrated Marketing
• Public Affairs
• Publicity
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Editing
• Cision