Caitlin Townsend Ph.D.

Caitlin Rafferty Townsend, PhD, CHES, is a skilled sales executive specializing in employee benefits with AssuredPartners since May 2023. Concurrently, Caitlin serves on the leadership team for the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge, a program aimed at fostering healthy workplace environments across the state. Caitlin's previous experience includes roles as Area Vice President and Account Executive at Gallagher from April 2018 to May 2023, and Client Engagement Manager at Cigna, where responsibilities involved developing strategic health improvement plans and enhancing customer engagement. Earlier, Caitlin worked as a Health and Wellness Consultant at Jenny Craig, focusing on client relationships and health improvement strategies. Educational credentials include a PhD in Public Health Education and Promotion from Walden University, complemented by a Master's degree in the same field, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Siena College.