Courtney Gray Haupt Joins Spectrum Science Communications as Senior Director, Public Affairs and Health Policy

WASHINGTON, DC (January 8, 2009) – Spectrum Science Communications continues to strengthen its Public Affairs Practice with the addition of Courtney Gray Haupt as Senior Director, Public Affairs and Health Policy.

Gray Haupt brings a wealth of experience in directing public policy and driving successful lobbying and positioning efforts for trade associations, global corporations, professional societies, coalitions and nonprofit organizations. She has also led successful grassroots advocacy and educational campaigns on issues ranging from food allergy awareness and increased NIH funding for asthma and allergic diseases to opportunities and challenges in pharmaceutical development in the U.S., E.U., and emerging markets.

“Courtney’s strong background in government relations and strategic communications combined with her expertise in health and biomedical research policy make her an asset to Spectrum’s public affairs practice and to our clients,” said Mary Ann Chaffee, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Health Policy.

“It’s an exciting time to be working in health policy, and I’m happy to have joined such a forward-thinking team of experts who are ready to help clients capitalize on new technologies and communications strategies to achieve their advocacy and policy goals,” said Gray Haupt.

Prior to joining Spectrum, Gray Haupt was with Washington Health Advocates, a government relations firm specializing in health care lobbying and advocacy. While there, she served in key leadership roles with the Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO). As ACRO’s Vice President, External Relations, she led strategic communications, media outreach and crisis management efforts for the organization and also directed global affairs and alliance development initiatives.

Spectrum is the leading health science communications practice among firms in Washington, DC, employing more than 50 staff members, and serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, patient advocacy and hospital clients throughout the U.S.

Spectrum Public Affairs, a practice group within Spectrum Science Communications, specializes in strategic platforms to shape state and federal policy, drive successful advocacy campaigns and navigate the legislative and regulatory processes. Spectrum’s team of Capitol Hill veterans, health policy experts, patient advocates and digital media specialists understand the political landscape and today’s complex medical and scientific issues.

Founded by John J. Seng in 1996, Spectrum Science Communications is committed to achieving the goals of clients who are involved with issues, products, provider services or research in life and human health sciences. A full-service agency, Spectrum provides strategic marketing communications, advocacy relations, public affairs, online communications and design services. For more information, visit www.spectrumscience.com.

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