Kelli Holmes Putney

About Kelli Holmes Putney

Mission-driven marketing and communications executive with 25+ years of experience shaping strategies that drive engagement, trust, and growth. As VP of Marketing & Communications at Catholic Health, I am passionate about elevating the system’s mission across Western New York while strengthening internal communications to position the system as an employer of choice. Earlier in my career, I established a diverse foundation through integrated marketing communications roles across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as agency experience with both B2C and B2B clients.

Experience

1. Vice President, Marketing & Communications

   Catholic Health

   Aug 2025 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   I lead Catholic Health’s marketing and communications strategy, advancing the mission and priorities of Catholic Health, Trinity Medical WNY, and Catholic Medical Partners. My role spans marketing, public and media relations, creative services, digital strategy, community outreach, and digital operations, including all system websites and intranet platforms. Our marketing and communications team strives to amplify the health system’s presence across Western New York, strengthen community trust, enhance patient engagement, and position Catholic Health as the healthcare employer of choice throughout the region.

Education

• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

  Master of Science, Mass Communications

• The College of Wooster

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication and Media Studies

Skills

• Corporate Branding
• Corporate Communications
• SEO
• Direct Mail
• Integrated Marketing
• Creative Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Development
• Social Media
• Media Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• Account Management
• Creative Direction
• Marketing Communications
• Newsletters
• Social Networking
• Strategic Planning
• Copywriting
• Email Marketing
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Advertising