Lessons from FemTech: The Power of Tailored Messaging
In today’s health care landscape, FemTech stands out—not just as innovative products, but for showcasing innovative communicators. Short for “female technology,” FemTech refers to digital health products, services, and platforms designed to address women’s health needs, ranging from fertility and pregnancy to menopause and chronic conditions. While rooted in women’s health, its reach is broader—offering […]
Patrick Kannan Joins Reservoir Communications Group as Firm’s Chief Financial Officer; Ashley Flint Joins Reservoir, Expanding the Firm’s Policy & Commercial Expertise
Washington, D.C. – Patrick “Pat” Kannan joins Reservoir Communications Group as the firm’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), helping to lead Reservoir’s continued growth strategy and financial operations. Reservoir also recently added Ashley Flint as a senior vice president. Ashley is a policy expert and strategist with nearly 15 years of experience advising life sciences companies […]
AI Isn’t Waiting: Why Accountability, Equity and Compassion Matter Now
Reservoir Communications Group recently held the 2025 Convening of Reservoir’s Advocacy & Alliance Network (RAAN), “The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Care: Innovations, Equity and Impact.” The dynamic event brought together leaders and changemakers from across the health care spectrum to explore one of the most transformative forces in health: Artificial Intelligence. […]
Reservoir Communications Group Adds Casey Stavropoulos and Nicky Vogt Osborne, Bolstering Firm’s Existing Corporate & Crisis Communications Expertise
Washington, DC – Reservoir Communications Group recently welcomed eight new team members, including Casey Stavropoulos as Executive Vice President and Nicky Vogt Osborne as Vice President. Their distinct backgrounds in corporate communications, crisis communications, public affairs, research and media strengthen the firm’s existing expertise in these areas. Casey joins Reservoir as an Executive Vice President following […]
35 Years of Women’s Health Advocacy
This week we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) at the organization’s annual gala. I also wrapped up 3 years serving as chair of the board and very much felt a sense of looking back and looking ahead. The founders of the Society, women researchers at NIH, were not […]
Navigating Change: Strategic Communications in a Shifting Media Landscape
Broad changes in politics and policy are disrupting the status quo and creating an increasingly dynamic environment for advocacy and strategic communications. The role of traditional news outlets is waning, as major publications take steps to reform and evolve. Add the rise in power of health care influencers and rollback of fact-checking on major social […]
The Path to Patient-Powered Policy
“Nothing about us, without us.” This powerful mantra captures the essence of strong partnerships in policymaking. For individuals battling chronic and life-threatening illnesses—many of whom are racing against time to find the right treatment—policies and regulations that reflect their lived experiences can be the difference between life and death. While it seems like a common-sense […]
Reservoir Communications Group and Periscope Equity Announce New Investment Partnership
Washington, D.C. and Chicago, IL – Reservoir Communications Group, a Washington D.C.-based health care consultancy, announced a new investment partnership with Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm that partners with founder-owned, technology-enabled business services companies. The partnership between Reservoir and Periscope is designed to accelerate Reservoir’s growth and scale. Since Reservoir’s founding in 2014, […]
Reservoir At 10
Yes, believe it or not, Reservoir turned 10 this year and I’m told that decade anniversaries call for some reflection. From our earliest days working in a WeWork (contact us for fun stories), to our migration to a small office where everyone’s lunch menu was known to all, to our current much more refined office […]
Reservoir Communications Group Adds Lauren Cohen and Allison DeBattista, Expanding Firm’s Existing Expertise In Corporate Communications & Advocacy
Washington, DC – Reservoir Communications Group recently welcomed five new team members, including Lauren Cohen as Senior Vice President and Allison DeBattista as Vice President. Their distinct backgrounds in corporate communications and advocacy expand the firm’s existing expertise in these areas. Lauren joins Reservoir as a Senior Vice President following her most recent role at Mission […]
