Carla has been actively engaged in healthcare-focused marketing and communications programs for over 20 years, with expertise in sales, strategic planning, and business development. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations from Rivier College in New Hampshire. Carla has been with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since March 2010. Her goals have always been to cultivate, manage and further expand the DFCI physician referral network between the Institute’s main and regional campuses and community medical practices in the New England region and Central New York State.
Previously, Carla worked as a Respiratory Sales Specialist for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals where she introduced products to internal medicine physicians, allergists, pulmonologists, and pediatricians. She has developed valuable community relationships while serving as the Dana-Farber/NHOH Team Leader and Survivorship Committee Co-Chair for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greater Derry/Londonderry chapter. Carla enjoys spending time with her adult children, hiking, yoga, theatre and traveling. She is a board member for New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue and fosters these rescue dogs when needed.
Hillary has over 10 years of experience working in the healthcare industry as a business development liaison. She received her BA in Public Relations from Texas State University-San Marcos and is currently pursuing her MBA/MHA from Texas Woman’s University. Prior to joining Dana-Farber she was Sr. Business Development Liaison at Texas Children’s Hospital Pavilion for Women in Houston Texas. Her responsibilities included growing physician referrals to support community maternal fetal medicine clinics located all over the greater Houston area. In addition, Hillary supported other specialty care clinics including infertility and reproductive psychiatry. She believes the key to success is building long lasting relationships and providing excellent customer service and communication. In her spare time, Hillary enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She is enjoying exploring her new city, Boston, and is an active runner with the Boston Athletic Association.