Susan Reilly

About Susan Reilly

I’m a senior communications executive with 15+ years of experience helping mission-driven…

Experience

1. Vice President Communications

   Better Medicare Alliance

   Aug 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Partner with the President & CEO and senior leadership to design and implement annual communications strategies that advance policy priorities and strengthen support for Medicare Advantage.Direct high-impact campaigns on complex health policy issues, reaching policymakers, media, and industry stakeholders.Manage and mentor a communications team and outside consultants to deliver consistent, high-quality output.Serve as chief spokesperson, cultivating trusted relationships with national and trade media, government officials, and key stakeholders.Oversee brand reputation and executive visibility, leading rollout of thought leadership content, research reports, policy briefs, blogs, and digital communications.Produce and manage high-profile events, including the annual Leadership and Policy Forum, coordinating agenda, speakers, sponsorships, and media engagement.Write speeches, op-eds, press releases, and talking points that elevate organizational influence and position leadership as a trusted voice in national health policy.

Education

• Hollins University

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Issue Management
• Writing
• Crisis Communications
• Litigation PR
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• French
• Competitive Analysis
• Research
• Messaging
• Reputation Management
• Corporate Branding