Johanna Bennett
About Johanna Bennett
Johanna Bennett serves as the Senior Vice President of Healthcare Media Relations at Porter Novelli, bringing over two decades of experience in journalism and corporate communications, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Current Role at Porter Novelli
Johanna Bennett serves as the Senior Vice President of Healthcare Media Relations at Porter Novelli. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in strategic media relations and reputation management within the healthcare sector. Her role involves overseeing media strategies and enhancing the visibility of healthcare clients.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Johanna Bennett has a robust background in journalism, having worked at various notable publications. She began her career as a Reporter at Odessa American from 1993 to 1994. She then joined Daily Record NJ, where she reported from 1994 to 1997. Following that, she worked at Dow Jones Newswires as an Internet Reporter from 1997 to 1999 and as a Healthcare Reporter from 1999 to 2003. Her extensive experience in financial journalism laid the groundwork for her transition to corporate communications.
Career in Corporate Communications
After a long tenure in journalism, Johanna Bennett transitioned to corporate communications and public relations. She worked as the Senior Vice President of Media at Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc. from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director at Finsbury from 2018 to 2019. This shift allowed her to apply her journalistic skills to strategic media relations and content strategy within the healthcare industry.
Educational Background
Johanna Bennett earned her Bachelor's degree from Rhode Island College, where she studied English Literature and Political Science, with a minor in History. Her education, completed between 1986 and 1990, provided her with a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication, which has been beneficial throughout her career in both journalism and public relations.
Achievements in Healthcare Media Relations
Johanna Bennett has extensive experience in covering blue-chip healthcare and life sciences companies for top-tier business and financial publications. Her specialization in strategic media relations and reputation management has positioned her as a knowledgeable leader in the healthcare sector, enabling her to effectively manage and enhance the public perception of her clients.