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| Cherilyn Cecchini |
Dr. Cherilyn Cecchini, a pediatrician, author and influencer, has joined Finn Partners’ New York health group.
She did a five-year stint at LifeSci Communications, serving as its medical director and exiting as VP-account manager, and was physician chair-social media at the American Medical Women’s Assn.
Cecchini’s therapeutics expertise includes oncology, neurology, women’s health, cardiology and gene therapy.
She has contributed to Good Housekeeping; Parents Magazine; Business Insider; Eat This, Not That!; What to Expect; the Strategist; Romper and Babygaga.
“Cherilyn’s valuable insights into the physician-patient relationship, coupled with her experience as a communicator, writer and influencer, will enhance our practice’s ability to help clients solve their most complex challenges,” said Fern Lazar, global health practice leader at Finn Partners.
Cecchini reports to Tom Jones, head of the New York health and pharma sector.
Finn Partners took the No. 6 slot in O’Dwyer’s healthcare rankings with 2022 fees of $52.6M.


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