Sami Ryan is a member of APCO’s Health team and has worked with hospital systems, payers, professional associations, manufacturers and foundations to advise on media strategy, messaging, issue management, executive thought leadership and more. Sami has 10+ years of experience helping brands build and execute integrated communications strategies to launch initiatives and products, enhance brand awareness and reputation, navigate challenges and drive successful outcomes. She currently serves as a Sr. Associate Director based in APCO’s Raleigh office.
Before joining APCO, Sami worked at a political communications firm in Washington, D.C., supporting campaigns to get more people covered by health insurance and advocating for policies supporting maternal and infant health. She also supported COVID-19 initiatives to combat misinformation and help connect families with stimulus payments. Prior to that, Sami worked with a PR agency in Chicago, specializing in consumer media work for clients in the food/bev and sports spaces.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications studies and public relations from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.