AI Ethics Leadership & Strategic Communications in HealthTech
At mpathic, an AI-driven healthcare technology company, served roles as VP of Marketing and Clinical Team Lead, leading both technical AI governance initiatives and strategic communications that positioned the company as a responsible innovator in healthcare AI.
Developed company-wide AI Principles centered on enhancing human capabilities, respecting privacy, ensuring fairness, and preventing harm. Supervised clinical data annotation teams of 12 annotators, establishing quality control processes and annotation guidelines emphasizing representativeness and diversity in training data. Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure AI technologies met both clinical standards and regulatory requirements, contributing to systems that achieved 600% increase in medical monitoring accuracy in FDA-regulated clinical trials.
Led stakeholder communications around sensitive AI development topics, translating complex technical concepts for investors, healthcare providers, regulators, and media. Secured coverage in Fierce Pharma, GeekWire, Amazon Web Services, and technology trade publications. Wrote press releases, developed messaging frameworks, and coordinated external communications during product development phases. Managed media strategy and executive interview preparation for industry presentations, policy discussions, and regulatory forums.
Key outcomes: Positioned mpathic as thought leader in responsible AI through integrated technical and communications leadership. Achieved 400% increase in organic press coverage and 1,700% increase in qualified leads. Supported company growth from Seed to Series A ($8.07M) through consistent, evidence-led communications. Demonstrated how AI governance frameworks can be operationalized in practice while maintaining transparent communications, strengthening stakeholder trust and establishing mpathic as a leading voice in responsible healthcare AI.
Awards & Recognition: [Fierce 50 Health Equity Honoree (teammate)] | [Ethical AI Database 2024] | [Women in AI Ethics List (self and teammates)] | [Top 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For Recognition - Secured submission]
Speaking & Events: [ICPR 2024 - Secured company sponsorship and CIO speaking opportunity] | [CNS Summit 2024 - Secured CIO speaking slot] | [Xtalks Webinar - Led project development and scriptwriting]
Media Coverage: [The Responsible AI Report podcast - Secured placement] | [CEO Arkeo AI Interview - Secured placement] | [Eleos Health Podcast Appearance - Managed messaging strategy] | [Psychedelic Alpha Interview - Communications oversight] | [AWS Article - Communications oversight] | [GeekWire Article - Communications oversight]
Press Releases: [Press Release: mpathic Receives SBIR Award] | [Press Release: mpathic Joins NVIDIA Inception]
Framework: View AI Principles
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Skills demonstrated: AI governance, media relations, executive communications, technical translation, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, strategic partnerships, clinical data governance, budget management