About Me
My Story
I’m a healthcare strategy and business development executive with more than 15 years of experience leading growth, partnerships, and commercialization across the medtech industry.
At Stryker, Philips, and Johnson & Johnson, I built and led teams responsible for product development and launches, strategic planning, partnerships, and M&A diligence and deal-making — initiatives that shaped corporate roadmaps, drove portfolio expansion, and accelerated innovation. Over the course of my career, I’ve evaluated hundreds of startups and structured partnerships that bridged technology and clinical impact.
I’ve seen firsthand what makes an idea resonate — and what makes it fall flat.
The difference is rarely the data; it’s the story.
Through my consulting practice, I help healthcare and medtech organizations prepare for their most critical moments — investor pitches, partnership discussions, and strategic planning — by aligning business strategy with compelling storytelling. Clients walk away with sharper materials, stronger positioning, and the confidence to communicate their value with conviction.
My expertise sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution — ensuring that every pitch, growth strategy, strategic roadmap, and partnership initiative communicates not only what’s possible, but why it matters.
In addition to my professional work, I’m deeply committed to giving back through mentorship, community engagement, and supporting entrepreneurs. I believe the next generation of leaders deserves the same clarity, confidence, and courage I strive to bring to every engagement.
My Credentials and Expertise
Corporate Strategy & "Buy-Side" Perspective:
- Industry Experience: 15 years of strategy, marketing, and business development leadership at top-tier MedTech firms (Stryker, Philips, J&J).
- The Acquirer’s Lens: Sourced and screened 300+ startups for potential M&A, offering clients an insider’s view on how strategics evaluate targets.
- Due Diligence Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to assess the commercial viability, technology fit, and financial attractiveness of prospective partners.
- JD/MBA Advantage: Rare dual-background that bridges the gap between complex legal and customer considerations and commercial growth strategies.
Commercialization & Growth:
- Strategic Planning: Architected long-range strategic plans and product roadmaps to align innovation opportunities with market realities and customer needs.
- New Product Strategy: Extensive experience in upstream and downstream marketing, defining value propositions and guiding products from concept to commercial launch.
- Partnership Management: Structured and managed strategic alliances to drive growth without full acquisition.
- Market Insights: Built and led teams responsible for deep-dive market analysis to identify "white space" opportunities and competitive threats.
Operational Excellence & Leadership:
- Organizational Design: Specialized in standing up and structuring newly formed functions, designing the operational frameworks necessary to connect development and commercial verticals effectively.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Expert at navigating complex matrixed environments to accelerate decision making and negotiate shared financial commitments among competing business units and stakeholders.
- Risk & Crisis Management: Experience navigating international product recalls and complex competitive salesforce "flip-overs" with minimal business disruption.
Education:
- JD, Temple University
- MBA, Boston University
- BA, University of Pennsylvania
Speaking Engagements and Events
- New England Healthcare Executives Network (October 2025): Trends in Healthcare M&A: Insights and Lessons from Industry Leaders
- MedTech Ahead- Bene: Studio Event (October 2025): Startup Event Judging Panel
- Boston Women's Leadership Conference (September 2025): Develop Your Value and Define Your Worth
- HITLab Innovator's Summit (May 2025): Investor Intel: What’s Hot (and What’s Not) in Digital Health
- Bentley University "Business of Health" Guest Speaker (September 2025)
- LSX (September 2025, October 2024): Unlocking Strategic Partnerships: How To Engage Tier 1 Medtech and Pharma’s Biggest Players
- Boston Women's Leadership Conference (September 2024): Career Pivots and Transitions: Embracing Change Fearlessly
- Q1 Productions: Breaking down silos to align product portfolio management