ELIZABETH, Colo., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Wendy Poage, MHA is honored as an Inner Circle Lifetime Member for her contributions to Healthcare and Patient Advocacy.
Wendy Poage, MHA, has built a dynamic career in healthcare, with extensive expertise in patient advocacy, market analysis, acquisitions, and enterprise-wide strategy. Currently serving in a leadership role for a French-based pharmaceutical company, she oversees patient-facing initiatives and manages a team of seven direct reports. Her work reflects a commitment to improving outcomes and driving innovation across the healthcare industry.
Ms. Poage earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1997. Over the years, she has combined academic experience with corporate leadership, rare disease advocacy, and deal-brokering expertise to advance patient-centered healthcare. Her professional contributions have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Reuters Patient Champion Award and recognition in the Patient View Report.
Dedicated to supporting patients beyond her professional roles, Ms. Poage volunteers her time with causes that include pediatric cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer advocacy. She has also authored published works on prostate cancer, further demonstrating her dedication to advancing patient education and awareness.
Affiliated with organizations such as the Boston Women’s Club, the Women’s Professional Group, and Mass Bio, Ms. Poage actively engages with diverse networks of professionals committed to improving healthcare.
Outside of her career, she finds joy in quality time with her three granddaughters and draws inspiration from her dedication to the patients she serves. Looking to the future, she envisions continuing her work for the next ten to fifteen years, focusing on training the next generation of patient advocates and building diverse, high-performing teams.
Contact:
Katherine Green
516-825-5634
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SOURCE The Inner Circle