Kathleen Janasz

About Kathleen Janasz

Goal: To serve as a senior communications executive at a mission-driven organization. Experience-Helping businesses and non-profit organizations by effectively reaching key audiences with information about health, money, regulations, civil rights, technology, the environment and other topics-Leading communications initiatives, and teams of people, across the globe-Serving as spokesperson for business, philanthropy, non-profit, government and other organizations (and coaching others to serve in this role)-Collaborating with teams of people to interpret data, share results and tell stories (teams include scientists, engineers, financial gurus, physicians, nurses, patients, marketing executives, business presidents and CEOs, government liaisons, social and interactive media experts, attorneys, regulatory liaisons, teachers, security experts and others). Recognized for skills in strategic communications planning, media relations, issues management, executive communications, employee communications, speech writing and change communications. • Especially interested in working with people from various cultures and geographies, and in working with cross-functional teams. Led communications programs for Medtronic, Northwest Area Foundation, Thrivent Financial, UnitedHealth Group, UNUM, Ecolab, Hazelden Foundation, GE Healthcare, Medica, St. Jude Medical, Clean Elections Minnesota, Cornerstone Advocacy Center, Northside Women’s Space and others.

Experience

1. Vice President of Communications, Cardiac Rhythm Management

   Medtronic

   May 2022 — Present

Education

• Gustavus Adolphus College

  B.A.

• Gustavus Adolphus College

  Bachelor's degree