Michael Cestare
About Michael Cestare
Michael Cestare is a Lead Communications Specialist with extensive experience in health communications and public health initiatives. He has developed successful health campaigns and holds multiple certifications in marketing and communication strategies.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Michael Cestare serves as the Lead Communications Specialist at EmblemHealth, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance member engagement and promote health initiatives. His work focuses on improving health outcomes through effective messaging and outreach.
Previous Experience at EmblemHealth
Before his current role, Michael worked as a Senior Communications Specialist at EmblemHealth from 2019 to 2023. During this time, he played a significant role in various health campaigns, including initiatives aimed at increasing flu vaccination rates and cancer screenings. His efforts contributed to achieving member engagement goals for the organization.
Education and Professional Development
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from West Virginia University and a Master of Public Health from Rutgers University. He has also pursued additional training through programs such as The Story Skills Workshop, Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops, and The Marketing Seminar, earning certificates in these areas since 2020.
Health Campaign Initiatives
Michael developed a health campaign that successfully facilitated over 30 breast cancer screenings for women in New York City. He also led a campaign that achieved a 70% increase in completed calls for a health coaching program, along with a 79% online signup completion rate for text message coaching, demonstrating his effectiveness in health communications.
Career Background
Michael has a diverse background in health communications and public health. He has worked in various roles, including as a Communications Officer at ICAP at Columbia University, a Program Manager at the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and as a Health Communications and Knowledge Management Intern at the Pan American Health Organization. His experience spans over a decade in the field.