Firm Continues to Enhance Key Practice with Promotions of Nick Calderon to Senior Director and Hunter Stephens to Senior Manager
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Narrative Strategies announced today a significant expansion of its healthcare vertical, adding Meredith Isola and Gaby Witte as Managing Directors. Isola joins Narrative after leading public affairs at Servier Pharmaceuticals and communications at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She also founded and led the public affairs division at Ruder Finn, focusing on healthcare regulatory issues. Witte is an experienced agency leader specializing in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She joins Narrative from Porter Novelli, where she led third-party and advocacy campaigns as a Senior Vice President in the Health practice.
“Meredith and Gaby both blend invaluable experience in advocacy, strategic communications, and public affairs with a depth of healthcare industry knowledge that will make an immediate impact at Narrative and for our clients,” said Narrative CEO and Founding Partner Ken Spain. “Narrative’s healthcare practice has proven its value to clients facing a rapidly changing policy landscape, complicated regulatory hurdles, and a media environment that demands precise, forward-thinking strategies. We are excited to build upon the success of our healthcare practice by adding two outstanding leaders to our team.”
Narrative also announced the promotions of Nick Calderon to Senior Director and Hunter Stephens to Senior Manager. Calderon and Stephens joined Narrative in 2021 and 2024, respectively, and have played an integral role in expanding the firm's healthcare public affairs capabilities, servicing some of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, MedTech manufacturers, and industry associations.
“As our team grows, we are also building from within, recognizing the hard work, depth of experience, and day-to-day value both Nick and Hunter provide to our clients. Our healthcare team’s expertise and creativity will continue to help us expand our impact across the industry,” Spain added.
