Contact Public Affairs
+974 492-8650
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
P.O. Box 24144
Doha, Qatar
Mobile (Director): +974 556-3970
Fax: +974 492-8444
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Michael Vertigans Director of Public Affairs |
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| Manages WCMC-Q’s global public and corporate communications, including media relations, advertising, publications and events coordination. Develops and utilizes public relations strategies in order to communicate, promote and reinforce WCMC-Q’s triple mission in education, research and clinical care, and to create and maintain a positive image of WCMC-Q. Plans and develops comprehensive public affairs programs in close cooperation with WCMC-Q departments, Weill Medical College, Cornell University, and partner institutions in Education City and Qatar. |
Noura Al-Okkah
Public Affairs Staff Secretary
Provides administrative support to the Director of Public Affairs, and coordinates with other Public Affairs staff on all projects undertaken by the Department to deliver administrative assistance as required. Designs and prints public affairs materials, and supervises receptionist. Manages all financial transactions, and coordinates documentation with Director.
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Emily Alp |
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| As a member of the writing team, works with clinical and research faculty to develop stories for the press and for inclusion in all WCMC-Q publications, in print, electronic and broadcast formats. Coordinates with NY and Ithaca Public Affairs on the above. Researches and develops medical articles and features for use in regional media. Supports the team with the writing of materials required for events at WCMC-Q. Coordinates with the photographer for related images, and with the Arabic writer for translation of English text. |
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Rola Elnatour |
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Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Specialist, creates and maintains a media relations program representing WCMC-Q to local and regional media outlets and, in coordination with Public Affairs at WCMC-NY, to overseas media representatives. Works with the Public Affairs Specialist to support communication to Arabic media. Coordinates media inquiries and requests from English language media. Creates and manages corporate hospitality events for media representatives, and supports the Public Affairs Specialist as required in the organization and implementation of events with elements of media relations activity. |
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Sana Esmaeili |
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| As a member of the writing team, provides an Arabic translation of all WCMC-Q publications. Coordinates with all relevant departments to ensure timely and accurate content. Translates texts from English into Arabic – Arabic into English across all communication collaterals including publications, newsletter and the WCMC-Q website. Grants a written translation service for other departments as required. Coordinates with the Assistant Editor/Writer for translation of English text. |
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Christopher Gibbons |
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| As a member of the writing team, composes English text for all WCMC-Q publications with a primary focus on the WCMC-Q website. Coordinates with all relevant departments to ensure timely and accurate content. Develops articles for publication, attends and reports on significant college and community events, conducting interviews with relevant parties. Provides English writing and editorial service for internal and external constituents. Coordinates with the photographer for related images, and with the Arabic writer for translation of English text. |
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Kristina Goodnough |
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| Assists the Director of Public Affairs develop and prepare publications, presentations, news releases and other materials to communicate WCMC-Q’s three-fold mission of excellence in education, research and clinical care. Major focus is the Qatar Chronicle, the Medical College’s magazine about the work and achievements of its faculty, staff, and students, and the Annual Report, which details the accomplishments and activities of the medical school and its partners. |
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Nada Hassen |
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| Assists the Director of Public Affairs in developing and delivering public relations strategies in order to communicate and reinforce WCMC-Q’s triple mission in education, research and clinical care, and to create and maintain a positive image of WCMC-Q. Has a key responsibility to build and maintain favorable relationships with the Arab media in Qatar and the Gulf region. Oversees the delivery of various events, visits, tours and other activities that promote WCMC-Q to local, regional, and international audiences. |
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Bradford Rawson |
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| Assists the Director of Public Affairs in strategizing, developing and delivering print and electronic communication to reinforce WCMC-Q’s triple mission of education, research and clinical care, and to create and maintain a positive and consistent brand image of WCMC-Q. Has a critical responsibility to build and maintain relationships with local, regional and international communication vendors and producers. Consults with internal clients to develop and manage departmental production requirements. |
John Samples
Graphic Designer/Photographer
Responsible for producing design solutions to communicate the work of WCMC-Q with high visual impact. Produces a variety of photographic images capturing the activities of the college for use in a range of publications and with news releases. Creates and maintains a digital image archive of WCMC-Q programs and events. Works as part of the WCMC-Q Public Affairs team and coordinates with external support as needed. Applies a broad range of design, multimedia and photographic and imaging technologies, particularly digital photography and graphics.
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Savitha Shantharaj |
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| Provides administrative support to the Public Affairs Department, including responding to telephone, mail, email and fax inquiries; word processing; preparation of spreadsheets and presentation software; and other administrative duties. Maintains the electronic calendars of the office. Arranges meetings, and compiles associated materials and agendas. Coordinates travel and visit schedules for candidates as needed. |
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