Strategic communications leader with 18+ years at the nexus of healthcare, policy, and media. Trusted adviser to C-suite leaders across multinationals and nonprofits – navigating complex reputational risk, earned media strategy, and thought leadership in highly regulated environments, while mentoring the next generation of media strategists and driving business growth.
• PhD (health policy), MPH, and journalism background – combining policy fluency with narrative precision
• Extensive experience leading integrated campaigns across biopharma, health tech, medical device, and mission-driven organizations
• Proven leader in crisis/issues management with a record of protecting public trust under political scrutiny
• Expert in shaping high-impact media narratives and stakeholder messaging to drive visibility and influence
• Skilled in positioning clients around emerging trends, policy shifts, and market dynamics
Melanie Doupé Gaiser
Public relations and communications executive with doctorate in health policy and MPH
Interested in:
Civic, Environmental, Conservation & Wildlife/Animals, Disease focused Nonprofits & Foundations, Education - Higher Education, Healthcare - Nonprofit, Human rights, development and NGO’s, Research Organizations, Social Welfare & Health and Human Services Organizations, Women and Girl Rights and Empowerment
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Areas of expertise:
Marketing / Communications / Advertising, Public Relations, Research
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