Over-Educated Health Policy Wonk Needs New Look to Take on Washington

GwenCo Health

we're in this together

I'm a seasoned (i.e., not my first rodeo) health policy wonk with degrees in medicine and law now in 3rd decade working in political arena for Surgeon General, Congress, non-profit patient groups, etc. Starting a consulting biz to elevate the patient's voice in public policy to be on par with clinicians and researchers and other thought leaders. I pound the halls of Congress, show up for media interviews and write for publications like WebMD or Medscape. I'm a thought leader, with small-town roots (think of the movie "Steel Magnolia") who cringes when I have to wear a black suit and find my biggest asset to be my approachability and trust-worthiness. The new firm -- GwenCo Health "We're in this Together" -- will provide consulting services, freelance writing, and stakeholder engagement for bio/pharma and medical device companies, non-profit patient groups, think tanks, anyone who is involved in deciding health policy in Washington DC; the 'key' message is 'we're all in this together' -- hence the 'co' in my business name which will translate into action words in my website; e.g., coalition building, consulting, communicator, coach, collaborator

I'm avoid 'red' and 'blue' which I love because of political reasons. "Gold" seems dated but sunflower yellow I love. I am also a fan of black and white. Other colors that grab me are periwinkle blue, salmon, taupe, and sand

my personal writing website is at http://www.writingwithinsight.com which I've had since 2000. That logo is still one of my favorites.