Kathleen Hoffman is a health communications expert with 15+ years of experience translating complex science into clear, engaging content across healthcare, pharma, nonprofits, and digital media.

Her work bridges the gap between medical professionals, researchers, industry, and patients amplifying impact and fostering meaningful dialogue. She holds a PhD in Communications and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama, along with advanced degrees in Public Health and Film. She also completed two post-doctoral fellowships in healthcare communication at Harvard’s School of Public Health. Her newest venture as a director at the newly formed Elevate Rare focuses on educating healthcare systems and medical professionals about the complex unmet needs and gaps in care that impact families.