Helene Ellison

HELENE ELLISON was named Executive Vice President and Head of US
Health & Lifestyle for PR 21 in March 2001 after serving as a
General Manager within the health unit of Edelman Public
Relations Worldwide. She brings nearly 20 years of experience
covering all aspects of product lifecycle and regulatory
communications, strategic alliance building, and earned media
optimization. Her background encompasses strategic programming
for clinical, regulatory and launch milestone communications,
CME/education and public service campaigns. Ms. Ellison has also
handled crisis communications surrounding regulatory setbacks and
product withdrawals. Prior to Edelman, she held positions as
Vice President at Burson-Marsteller and Executive Vice President
and General Manager of Stratis/KPR, a medical education and
public relations agency. Ms. Ellison graduated with a BA in
Journalism and BS in Economics from George Washington University,
Washington, DC.