Sue RochmanAward-winning independent writer and editor who breathes life into medical research, health policy, and statistics, with the goal of improving health care access, reducing disparities, and making complex concepts accessible to people seeking medical care. |
SKILLS
EXPERIENCEIndependent Health Care Journalist, San Francisco2000 – Present
Nonprofit Communications2000 – Present
Communications Director, Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, San Francisco1998-2000Created and implemented strategic communications plans; wrote compelling pitches and press releases; built relationships with reporters nationwide.AWARDSAward for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, Association of Health Care Journalists, 2018 and 2007Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, 2011GLBT Historical Society, “Sue Rochman Papers,” Asked to donate research and notes on HIV/AIDS and prison populations.PRESENTATIONS“Covering Health in a Multicultural Society: LGBTQ Voices,” Association of Health Care Journalists.“Cancer as a Chronic Condition,” Association of Health Care Journalists.EDUCATIONSyracuse University — Master of ArtsJournalism, S.I. Newhouse School of Public CommunicationsUniversity of California, San Diego — Bachelor of ArtsWomen’s StudiesADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEChair, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee,San Francisco Day SchoolVolunteer Educator, Booker T. Washington Community Service Center, San FranciscoExecutive Director, Sexual Assault Victims Advocate Resource, Auburn, NYEducation Director, Syracuse University R.A.P.E. (Rape, Advocacy, Prevention, and Education) Center, NYEducation Coordinator, Ithaca Rape Crisis, NYGraduate Studies, Sociology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NYHealthworker, Feminist Women’s Health Center, San Diego |