Jarrard Expands Healthcare Consultancy Team with New Expertise and Leadership

Jarrard, one of the top ten healthcare strategic communications and change management consultancies in the United States, has announced a substantial expansion of its team to better serve the increasing demands in the healthcare sector. The Nashville-based firm welcomes 11 new professionals equipped with diverse expertise ranging from consulting to creative services, in a move aimed at enhancing its deep-rooted commitment to guiding healthcare organizations through critical transformations.

Among the prominent hires is Kate Katz, who joins as a senior vice president. Bringing over 20 years of experience across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, Katz is noted for her ability to help executive teams optimize performance to achieve strategic, financial, and clinical goals. Before her role at Jarrard, she led Healthcare Change Management and Leadership Capability initiatives at Huron, a renowned global consultancy, and worked at the Brookings Institution's Center for Health Policy. Anne Hancock Toomey, President and Co-Founder of Jarrard, praised Katz's depth of knowledge, particularly in leading transformative changes in an era of Artificial Intelligence, calling her a