Elly Spinweber Burke, Mph
About Elly Spinweber Burke, Mph
Elly Spinweber Burke, MPH, serves as the Managing Director of Health at FGS Global, where she has worked since 2015. She has held various leadership roles in health communications and marketing, including positions at the Partnership for a Healthier America and Finsbury Glover Hering.
Current Role at FGS Global
Elly Spinweber Burke serves as the Managing Director of Health at FGS Global, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she oversees health-related initiatives and strategies, leveraging her extensive experience in the health sector. Burke has played a significant role in the strategic communications merger that formed FGS Global, which integrated expertise from various organizations including GPG, Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, and Sard Verbinnen.
Previous Experience in Health Communications
Prior to her current role, Burke worked at Finsbury Glover Hering as Managing Director of Health from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of Senior Vice President, Health + Wellness at The Glover Park Group for a brief period in 2020, and served as Vice President, Health + Wellness at Finsbury Glover Hering from 2015 to 2020. Her background includes significant roles in public affairs and media relations, including a tenure at AARP as Senior Manager of Media Relations.
Educational Background
Burke holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Penn State University, where she also studied International Politics. Additionally, she earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from George Mason University, specializing in Community Health. Her educational qualifications support her expertise in health communications and public health.
Experience with Health Systems and Non-Profits
Burke has extensive experience collaborating with major U.S. health systems, academic medical institutions, and health-related technology companies. She has been instrumental in advising non-profit organizations on health communication strategies, enhancing their outreach and effectiveness in public health messaging.
Career Timeline
Burke's career spans over two decades, with various roles in health communications and public affairs. She began her career at Reingold, Inc. as a Consultant and Senior Consultant, and later worked at Golin in multiple capacities, including Account Supervisor and Account Group Supervisor. Her experience includes significant positions at AARP and Finsbury Glover Hering, culminating in her current role at FGS Global.