Trish Garrity

About Trish Garrity

At Johnson & Johnson, I drive communications and public affairs strategies that build connection and inspire action. I design high-impact campaigns that deepen stakeholder awareness and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. I\'ve been instrumental in launching major initiatives like the J&J CareCommunity, the Company’s first social impact brand, and evolving our social impact communications, rooted in authentic storytelling that breaks through to wider audiences.Previously at J&J, I shaped the innovation narrative for Global Public Health, focusing on increasing healthcare access for underserved communities. Before joining J&J, I designed issue advocacy campaigns at Fenton, fostering public-private sector collaboration for social impact clients. I also conducted trainings on digital advocacy, executive thought leadership, and power-privilege conversations.I hold an MBA from Duke University and a BA from Boston University. I\'m a founding Board Member of H.E.L.P. International Uganda, supporting education and empowerment programs.

Experience

1. Global Communications & Public Affairs Leader - Global Health Equity

   Johnson & Johnson

   Sep 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Drive communications and public affairs strategies that elevate Johnson & Johnson\'s global health equity platform to meaningfully engage external stakeholders and inspire employees to take action.Spearhead national campaigns with authentic narratives that powerfully communicate the company\'s health equity efforts, achieving breakthrough results and strong recall with priority audiences. Led the creation of J&J CareCommunity, the company\'s first-ever social impact brand, uniting social impact efforts across the company to drive greater alignment in programmatic strategy, employee activation and impact storytelling. Drove brand creation, alignment and implementation through strong cross-functional collaboration and deep executive leadership engagement. Designed company\'s global health equity platform leveraging audience insights and robust testing to bring clarity in positioning and unlock the potential of health equity messaging for a wider set of stakeholders across our company.

Education

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs

• Boston University

  BA, International Relations, African Studies

  2008 — 2012

• Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

  Global Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Program Management
• Blogging
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Editing
• Non-Profits
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Marketing
• Grant Writing
• Policy Analysis
• International Relations
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Fundraising
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Word