Shireesha Jevaji
Former Director, R&D Capabilities Communications, Corporate Affairs
Bio:
Shireesha Jevaji is a health policy and science communications leader specializing in corporate and scientific storytelling that transforms complex data, research, and regulatory information into clear, compelling narratives that drive understanding, trust, and action. She has extensive experience partnering with healthcare, life sciences, and public health organizations to design scalable communication strategies that align scientific innovation with business priorities and stakeholder needs.
Her work sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and audience engagement, with a focus on building data-driven, patient-centered storytelling platforms that resonate across diverse audiences—from researchers and healthcare professionals to investors, policymakers, and patients. Shireesha has led multi-stakeholder content initiatives spanning clinical research, rare diseases, oncology, vaccines, medical devices, biotechnology, and health systems, helping organizations position complex innovations with clarity and purpose.
Her career includes co-authoring peer-reviewed research published in Nature while at the American Medical Association, and supporting global nonprofit and healthcare organizations in developing communications that bridge regions, cultures, and disciplines. She is particularly passionate about advancing storytelling as a strategic capability within organizations to maximize resources, scale influence, and drive meaningful impact.
Shireesha holds a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University, with a concentration in Public Health Communications and Social Marketing, along with additional executive training in AI applications in healthcare and McKinsey management leadership.