Jennifer Porter

Jennifer Porter is an accomplished professional in patient advocacy and corporate partnerships within the biopharma and life sciences industries. As the current Director of Patient Advocacy at PharmaEssentia since November 2024, Jennifer leads efforts in managing national industry stakeholders and developing funding proposals for patient-centric initiatives. Previously, Jennifer held the role of Director of Corporate Partnerships at Susan G. Komen, managing an extensive portfolio and facilitating industry partnership meetings at major conferences. Jennifer's career includes significant contributions as a Patient Advocacy Consultant for Rx4good and Horizon, as well as key leadership positions at the Arthritis Foundation and the American Lung Association, where Jennifer successfully oversaw major fundraising events and secured substantial sponsorships. With advanced degrees in Human Relations and Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, along with a Bachelor's in Communication from Mississippi College, Jennifer brings a diverse skill set and a strong track record of driving growth and advocacy in healthcare.