ABOUT CORINNE, FOUNDER + CEO

Corinne’s Story

First, I am a mom.

I have two very active teens and when we’re not on a field or backstage, we are traveling and making memories. If I have downtime, (and that’s a big if) I like to spend it trying new recipes, designing organized spaces, and relaxing on my porch with my high school sweetheart, my dog, and a glass of red wine.

Second, I am a researcher and communication strategist.

Growing up, I always wanted to be a veterinarian. Working at animal hospitals gave me a deep appreciation for science, deductive reasoning, and the power of communication. I was impressed by clinicians who were both strong diagnosticians and effective communicators — using plain language and empathy to connect with their clients.

Over the last 2 decades, I found my passion in health and science communication. Like the clinicians I admired, I’ve honed my inquiry and problem solving skills, fed my curiosity for how people make decisions, and learned the art of communicating for connection and engagement.

Experience, Education, & Publications

Professional Experiences

I have more than 15 years of experience in cause marketing and communication consulting for public and private sector clients like the National Academy of Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College Health Association (ACHA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

  • Vice President, Communication and Behavioral Science, CommunicateHealth (2021 - 2023)

  • Director of Research, CommunicateHealth (2018 - 2021)

  • Senior Researcher, CommunicateHealth (2017 - 2018)

  • Senior Researcher and Team Lead, Fors Marsh (2015 - 2017)

  • Lead Social and Behavioral Scientist, The MITRE Corporation (2011 - 2015)

  • Graduate Lecturer and Adjunct Professor, George Mason University (2008-2012)

  • Director of Certification and Communication, Humane Farm Animal Care (2008-2009)

  • Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, Extension Group (2006-2008)

Education and Training

  • MA and PhD, Communication, George Mason University

  • Fundamentals of Moderating Certificate, The RIVA Institute

  • CITI Program Certification, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select Publications and Presentations

My work has been featured at industry events like CDC’s National Immunization Conference and the National Conference for Health Communication, Marketing and Media — and published in international journals like Healthcare and Vaccines.

  • American Public Health Association (APHA) 2023: Take good care: A health communication campaign designed to address disparities in clinical preventive service uptake

  • National Conference on Health Communication Marketing and Media (NCHCMM) 2023: The (imperfect, messy, urgent) work of centering equity in health communication research and practice

  • Health Literacy Annual Research Conference (HARC) 2023: Co-creating health material: An inclusive approach to testing communication materials with limited health literacy consumers

  • USF Social Marketing Conference 2022: Using theory to guide persona development: A practical approach

  • NCHCMM 2022: Building the vaccine confidence plane as we fly it: Lessons learned from audience research and campaign communication

  • HARC 2020: The double whammy of pandemic and infodemic: Applying health literacy and clear communication principles to overcome misinformation

  • Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) 2020: Crafting health messages that stick: From theory, research, and health literacy best practice

  • NCHCMM 2018: What’s stopping you (and you and you)? Comparing the physical activity barriers for kids, teens, and adults in preparation for the second edition of the physical activity guidelines for Americans

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