Schmitz joins PQA in communications role
Richard Schmitz is joining PQA as senior director of communication. He will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies, working closely with the performance measurement, research and stakeholder engagement teams.
“We are excited with Richard’s addition to our talented staff, as we continue to grow PQA’s leadership in healthcare quality,” PQA CEO Laura Cranston said in a statement.
Prior to joining PQA, Schmitz led the healthcare public affairs group for the Washington, D.C., office of the international PR firm Golin, where he advised clients on strategic corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and government relations. Before that role, he served as director of communications for the Society for Women’s Health Research, and director of public relations at The Association for Addiction Professionals.
“We are excited with Richard’s addition to our talented staff, as we continue to grow PQA’s leadership in healthcare quality,” PQA CEO Laura Cranston said in a statement.
Prior to joining PQA, Schmitz led the healthcare public affairs group for the Washington, D.C., office of the international PR firm Golin, where he advised clients on strategic corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs and government relations. Before that role, he served as director of communications for the Society for Women’s Health Research, and director of public relations at The Association for Addiction Professionals.