Mirabai Vogt James
About Mirabai Vogt James
Mirabai Vogt James serves as the Vice President of Communications at Stand Up To Cancer, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in strategic communication and a passion for health and sustainability, she effectively manages crisis communications and fosters relationships with various stakeholders to promote the organization's initiatives.
Work at Stand Up To Cancer
Mirabai Vogt James has served as the Vice President of Communications at Stand Up To Cancer since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for navigating crisis communications and managing potential challenges that arise. She fosters relationships with various stakeholders, including business, science, consumer, and general press, to promote the organization's initiatives. Additionally, she develops impactful narratives by interviewing scientists, doctors, patients, survivors, donors, and collaborators, effectively bringing Stand Up To Cancer's story to life. Her work is centered in Los Angeles, California.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before joining Stand Up To Cancer, Mirabai Vogt James worked as a Senior Communications Specialist at OHSU | Oregon Health & Science University from 2012 to 2015. In this position, she focused on communication strategies within the healthcare sector. Prior to that, she was an External Relations Representative at the Portland Business Alliance from 2009 to 2012, where she managed external communications and relationships. She also gained experience as a Hospitality Associate at the Honolulu Club from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Mirabai Vogt James holds a Master's Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Oregon, which she completed from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Hawaii, studying there from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and practices, which she applies in her current role and previous positions.
Passion for Health and Sustainability
Mirabai Vogt James is passionate about human and environmental health. She actively engages in learning about scientific discoveries and practices sustainable living. This passion informs her work in communications, particularly in promoting health initiatives and sustainability efforts within the organizations she has been part of.
Crisis Communications Management
In her role at Stand Up To Cancer, Mirabai Vogt James navigates crisis communications issues as needed. She ensures effective management of potential challenges, which is critical in maintaining the organization's reputation and ensuring clear communication during sensitive times. Her experience in this area is a key component of her responsibilities.