Stefani Szkalak, M.S.
About Stefani Szkalak, M.S.
Stefani Szkalak, M.S., serves as an Associate in Marketing & Communications at Privia Health, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Radford University, specializing in Communication and Public Relations, and has extensive experience in healthcare communications.
Work at Privia Health
Stefani Szkalak has been an Associate in Marketing & Communications at Privia Health since 2020. In this role, she leads the editorial process for market-specific newsletters, blogs, campaigns, and sales materials. Szkalak has also been instrumental in revamping the Salesforce Community, specifically reconfiguring the roster verification process for Legal & Compliance. Additionally, she develops governance communications to support physician leaders and governance groups, moderates content on the Physician-facing intranet, and researches healthcare news to identify public relations opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Stefani Szkalak earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication and Public Relations from Radford University, graduating with a GPA of 3.75 in 2016. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree (M.S.) in Corporate and Professional Communication with a perfect GPA of 4.0 in 2018. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and public relations, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before joining Privia Health, Stefani Szkalak worked at Radford University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and later as a Graduate Teaching Fellow from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, she contributed to the educational development of students while enhancing her own teaching and communication skills. Additionally, she gained experience as a Communication Intern at the US-Asia Institute from 2011 to 2018, where she developed her expertise in communication within an international context.
Achievements
During her tenure at Privia Health, Stefani Szkalak has successfully led initiatives such as the revamp of the Salesforce Community and the development of market-specific governance communications. Her ability to utilize tools like Adobe Photoshop and Canva has enabled her to create effective campaign materials. Szkalak's contributions to the editorial process and content management have also enhanced the organization's communication strategies.