Shannon Rasmussen

Vice President, Client Success

HMP Collective

Shannon has spent 14 years dedicated to building relationships and executing effective partnerships and strategic initiatives. She has spent 10 of those years in healthcare communications – taking on new challenges, following industry trends, delivering quality service, and guiding clients toward success. She enjoys problem-solving and developing custom plans for small- and large-scale projects. Shannon has experience working with C-level teams, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in professional writing.

Amy Phillip

Director, Client Services

HMP Collective

Amy is a passionate client advocate with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising. Her educational background includes a BS in Education from Indiana University and an EMBA from Purdue University. (If you are a basketball fan, you understand this is quite a conundrum in the Midwest.) She has experience in oncology, psychology, and rare diseases, and she believes in the importance of educating the healthcare community on various therapies. She enjoys leveraging her educational background and incorporating her years of experience in the pharmaceutical advertising industry to bring relevant content to life through medical communications. Amy is a lifelong learner and enjoys working with medical teams and clients to bring important and relevant information in therapeutic areas to help improve patient outcomes.

Brittny Wagener

Director, Client Services

HMP Collective

Brittny has been immersed in life-science and healthcare marketing and communications since 2015. Initially focusing on animal health, she has since provided support across diverse therapeutic areas, ranging from opioid abuse, influenza, multiple sclerosis, mental health, and various rare diseases. Brittny earned her BA in Public Relations from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO, and holds an MA in Management with a project management emphasis from Avila University in Kansas City, MO.

Brittany Gallas

Director, Client Services

HMP Collective

Brittany has spent over 10 years as an experienced account and project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry.  She has a diverse background spanning event management, pharmaceutical clinical trial training, consumer marketing, and client services. Her organizational skills, project management techniques, and a strong ability to build client relationships have allowed her to excel in many different roles. She strives to build trust with her clients to establish and create their visions.

Cat Thompson

Sr. Account Manager, Client Services

HMP Collective

With a passion for leadership, Cat has spent 8 years applying strong planning and problem-solving abilities to improve day-to-day team productivity and exceed business objectives. Cat enjoys building client relationships as she works to bring top hospitality and organizational planning to projects. As an Account Manager in the strategic services sector, Cat oversees projects that range from advisory boards with medical professionals to supplements written and developed with our content team in the Market Access and Oncology portfolios. Cat graduated Saint Joseph’s University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Emma McConney

Associate Director, Project Management

HMP Collective

Catherine Formichella

Senior Project Manager

HMP Collective

Monica Lao

Senior Project Manager

HMP Collective

Maggie Cottrell

Project Manager

HMP Collective

Jenny Lamberts, PhD

Vice President, Medical Strategy

HMP Collective

Jenny holds a BA in Chemistry from Kalamazoo College and a PhD in Pharmacology from The University of Michigan. She has extensive experience as a medical communications specialist and as a scientific educator, with particular interest and expertise in Immunology, Neurology, and Psychiatry. She is passionate about helping her clients effectively communicate scientific advances with the greater medical community and beyond, to bring therapeutic advances to patients.

Katie Hayes

Senior Director, Market Access Content

HMP Collective

Katie is a seasoned managed care consultant with a robust background in market access and specialized expertise in federal health policy, particularly in Medicare Part D. With a career spanning several therapeutic areas, including immunology, pulmonology, and hematology, Katie has developed a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape. Her experience includes strategizing and navigating market access complexities to advise on optimal healthcare delivery. Katie has authored several thought leadership articles highlighting key healthcare policy trends, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and digital therapeutics. Katie holds a BA in English and is currently furthering her expertise by pursuing a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law, which she is set to complete in August 2024.

Candice Park, PharmD

Director, Medical Strategy

HMP Collective

With a robust background in medical strategy leadership, Candice has successfully partnered with leading global pharmaceutical companies to shape strategic medical communications. Her proficiency extends to crafting and executing key medical strategies through customized scientific communication plans and medical affairs tactics. Her extensive experience covers a wide range of therapeutic areas including oncology, hematology, immunology and fibrosis, gastroenterology, and rare blood disorders. She demonstrates unwavering commitment towards championing forward-thinking medical affairs initiatives to help address HCP and patient needs.

Bora Lee

Senior Medical Writer

HMP Collective

Cynthia Cooley-Themm

Senior Medical Writer

HMP Collective

Lisa Starcher

Senior Content Manager

HMP Collective

Samantha Koester

Senior Content Manager

HMP Collective

Shanel Diviney-Brown

Senior Content Manager

HMP Collective

Melanie McKell

Medical Writer

HMP Collective

Amy Stephen

Vice President, Marketing

HMP Collective

Amy is a marketing innovator and creator leveraging 18 years of professional experience developing cross-functional teams, operational efficiencies, and managing multi-million-dollar P&Ls for B2B and B2C brands. Amy manages teams and projects at every level to deliver ROI, exceed goals, and implement creative strategies within the healthcare and omnichannel ecosystem. She is a creative and strong leader who combines strategic vision with delivery while staying hyper-focused on goals and enhancing relationships. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Colorado State University. 

Emily Gaylor

Associate Director, Marketing

HMP Collective

Emily is a results-driven marketing professional with a proven track record in utilizing unique marketing strategies across a variety of therapeutic areas.  Her proficiency extends to crafting core messaging for omnichannel campaigns, using segmented audience targets and NPI-level data.  Emily enjoys developing captivating marketing strategies for virtual events, sponsored content, and website traffic drivers. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from The University of Tennessee.

McKenna Newcomer

Senior Manager, Marketing

HMP Collective

McKenna is a dynamic marketing professional with extensive experience managing multiple channels and excelling particularly in crafting impactful content, email, and video-marketing strategies. She has demonstrated versatility and adaptability throughout her career, effectively translating complex messaging into compelling narratives. With a background in in-person and virtual event marketing and agency experience, she brings a strategic mindset to every project, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives.

Samantha Powell

Manager, Marketing

HMP Collective

Samantha is a results-driven marketing strategist with a sharp ability to craft and execute high-impact campaigns. She excels at blending data-driven insights with creative storytelling to drive engagement, nurture audiences, and elevate brand presence. From designing conversion-focused email campaigns and dynamic newsletters to spearheading educational initiatives that resonate with healthcare professionals, Samantha knows how to turn strategy into action. Her expertise in digital marketing, audience segmentation, and content optimization ensures that every initiative not only meets but exceeds business objectives, delivering measurable growth and brand loyalty.

Mike Martins

Creative Director

HMP Collective

Mike is a design leader who crafts inspired identities and engaging experiences. His practice explores the relationship between typography, language, and visual expression—defining strategies, systems, and campaigns fit for the modern world. For nearly 20 years, Mike has worked with in-house teams, educational institutions, and creative agencies, building brands from the ground up and transforming design briefs into compelling visual identity and effective brand strategy. He works collaboratively across a diverse range of media, scales, and disciplines to mold content, develop form, and impact healthcare communities globally. Mike holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, and completed a year-long postgraduate program in Typeface Design at the Cooper Union in New York, NY. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Motion Design at the Barcelona School of Arts and Design, set to be completed in May 2026. 

Alicia Cadrette

Associate Creative Director

HMP Collective

Alicia collaborates closely with clients to bring their brand’s unique creative vision to life. From concept to execution, she understands the importance of clear communication and strategic insight in crafting impactful campaigns, identities, and experiences. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design Communication as well as a minor in Web Design and Development from Thomas Jefferson University. 

Bob Sultanov

Associate Director, IT Programs

HMP Collective

In his capacity as associate director of IT programs, Bob oversees the delivery of digital products in web development and data analytics space. Bob’s primary focus is the inception and delivery of products that drive innovation in medical education, such as AI-based information hubs and learning management systems with seamless user experience.

Christopher Hendricks

Senior Manager, IT Programs

HMP Collective

Veronica Lubniewski

Manager, IT Programs

HMP Collective

With five years at HMP Global, Veronica leverages her cross-functional expertise in design, development, and management to drive innovation and efficiency in the organization’s initiatives. By leading teams and aligning projects with strategic goals, she advances the company’s technological capabilities and fosters growth. 

Jian Guo

Senior Director, Data Operations

HMP Collective

Jian has over 20 years of experience in data strategy, data engineering, architecture, and governance span multiple industries (Financial, Medical Device, Healthcare and Media). Jian has a career history of designing and implementing innovative data strategies that align with organizational goals. He is a results-driven professional dedicated to providing strategic insights and driving data analytics initiatives that fuel innovation and growth. Jian holds B.S and M.S degree in Engineering and a MBA.

Anthony Abilo

Director, Data Analytics & Reporting

HMP Collective

Anthony is a skilled professional who drives innovative approaches to data analytics, specializing in the development of automated software tools and predictive models. His work is focused on uncovering trends and insights that inform strategy and deliver measurable value. Anthony holds a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Manhattan College in the Bronx, NY, as well as an MS in Computer Information Systems from NYU-Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY. 

Tim Schwarz

Director, Data Governance

HMP Collective

Tim has over 15 years of experience developing and managing digital strategies for optimizing the delivery of engaging content to healthcare professionals. He is a strong team leader and collaborator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and has a talent for distilling technical language into easily-digestible communications. Tim is highly proficient in customer data strategy and analytics, digital marketing, and content creation, and holds a BFA from the Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University.

Frank Lo

Associate Director, Ad Operations

HMP Collective

As head of Digital Advertising operations, Frank leads a team of experienced advertising professionals, driving them to achieve campaign goals effectively. During his 8 years working in Information Technology & Digital Services, Frank has gaining comprehensive experience and expertise in Web Development, IT, and Digital Video Production. Frank consistently aims to balance business objectives with technical optimization to enhance operational efficiency.

Tim Shaw

Vice President, Information Technology

HMP Collective

Emily Brady

Associate Director, Digital Production

HMP Collective

Emily brings over 4 years of experience overseeing virtual events and video production for HMP Collective projects. She leads a team of experienced editors and producers with extensive knowledge of the growing video production field. Her passion lies in leading teams, ensuring seamless project execution, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance production quality and engage viewers. Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in media production with a minor in digital media technology from Temple University. 

Kara Rosania

Vice President, HMP Omnimedia

HMP Collective

Kara has been developing engaging and impactful educational content for healthcare professionals for more than 12 years. Her experience ranges from editing peer-reviewed medical journals, to pioneering innovative omnichannel content initiatives, to providing medical communications agency services to a wide range of pharmaceutical clients. She thrives when working closely with industry partners across marketing, medical affairs, and market access teams to ideate and execute effective communications strategies to improve patient care. Her therapeutic areas of interest include oncology, psychiatry, neurology, and rheumatology, among others. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in neuroscience.

Chris DiGiacomo

Senior Director, Business Development

HMP Collective

Chris is an experienced product leader and subject matter expert with a proven track record driving measurable impact in the pharmaceutical marketing industry. With a deep passion in delivering quality thought leadership education across multiple verticals, Chris is dedicated to advancing business success while upholding the highest standards of quality and service. He brings over 10 years of experience driving KOL and HCP engagement strategies, pioneering innovative, scalable peer to peer product suites, leading event-focused account and operational teams, and delivering tailored solutions to meet complex client needs. A skilled problem solver and known for fostering strong client relationships, Chris consistently ensures client satisfaction by addressing challenges head-on and driving successful outcomes.