Amendola Appoints Seasoned Communications and Public Relations Leader Jennifer Cohen as Senior Account Director

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 2, 2019 Amendola, a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare and healthcare technology public relations and marketing agency, announced today that Jennifer Cohen has joined the agency as senior account director. Cohen will create and manage client programs and initiatives, provide strategic counsel, and represent the agency’s healthcare/healthcare IT clients in front of media and digital influencers.

Cohen brings to the agency nearly 15 years of experience building, managing and executing marketing, communication and PR programs. Having worked for companies such as Change Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare, Cohen has a wealth of experience leading high-performing teams; building and executing strategic communications and marketing programs; and leveraging PR and innovative digital strategies to transform and protect her clients’ brands.

Most recently Cohen held the role of corporate communications director for NextGen Healthcare, where she served as a C-suite advisor, guiding the executive leadership team through a brand transformation and two strategic acquisitions. Additionally, she led employee and client communications, public and media relations, and investor relations, ensuring relevant and consistent communications to both internal and external stakeholders.

Prior to NextGen Healthcare, Cohen served as director of strategic product marketing and communications for Change Healthcare, one of the largest independent healthcare IT companies in the United States, servicing customers across the entire care continuum.

“Jenn brings a rich portfolio of skills and relevant experience developing comprehensive marketing, communication and PR strategies for companies of all sizes,” said the agency’s CEO Jodi Amendola. “Her deep understanding of the healthcare/HIT landscape and extensive experience leading M&A strategies will bring additional capabilities to the robust and diverse Amendola PR and marketing team.”Cohen holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and strategic media planning from Arizona State University.

Media Contact: Marcia Rhodes, 480.664.8412, ext. 15, mrhodes@ACmarketingPR.com