Bethany Firem

Bethany Firem is an experienced professional in patient advocacy and strategic partnerships, currently serving as Associate Director of Global Patient Affairs and Regional Lead for Global Patient Advocacy & Engagement at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. since August 2021. Previous roles include Senior Account Director at Real Chemistry, Patient Advocacy Director at SmithSolve, and Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships at The Genesis Foundation for Children. Bethany has held significant positions at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the National Brain Tumor Society, contributing to various healthcare initiatives. Additionally, Bethany founded and served as CEO of Bethany Bakes and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies from Ohio University.