Kelly Katapodis
About Kelly Katapodis
Kelly Katapodis serves as the Head of Corporate Communications and PR at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in public relations and marketing, she has previously worked at notable organizations including Weber Shandwick and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.
Current Role at SOPHiA GENETICS
Kelly Katapodis serves as the Head of Corporate Communications and PR at SOPHiA GENETICS, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's communications strategy and public relations efforts. Her work focuses on enhancing the organization's visibility and reputation within the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has contributed to the company's mission of advancing data-driven medicine.
Previous Experience at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Prior to her current position, Kelly Katapodis worked as the Director of Marketing at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, she managed marketing initiatives to promote the medical center's services and enhance patient engagement. Her role involved strategic planning and execution of marketing campaigns aimed at increasing awareness of the center's healthcare offerings.
Experience at Weber Shandwick
Kelly Katapodis has extensive experience at Weber Shandwick, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2019. She began as an Account Coordinator and progressed to positions including Account Executive, Senior Associate, and Manager. During her tenure, she worked on various public relations campaigns and client accounts, gaining significant expertise in corporate communications and media relations.
Educational Background
Kelly Katapodis studied at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. She furthered her education at The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, obtaining a Certificate of Nutrition Science for Communications Professionals. This educational background supports her expertise in communications within the healthcare sector.
Internship Experience at JPMorgan Chase
Before her career in corporate communications, Kelly Katapodis completed a Corporate Development Internship at JPMorgan Chase from 2012 to 2013. This internship provided her with foundational experience in corporate operations and strategic development, contributing to her understanding of business communications.