Danielle Kirsh

Communication Strategist & Medtech Storyteller

United States

I’m a medtech and medical device communications strategist with nearly a decade of experience turning complex clinical, regulatory, and technical topics into clear, trusted narratives for healthcare audiences. I’ve built my career at the intersection of innovation, patient care, and policy—translating what’s next in medtech into stories that decision-makers actually use.

I’m ready for my next chapter: helping shape those stories from inside an organization.

I recently completed my M.A. in Global Strategic Communication (University of Florida graduate), building on years of covering clinical innovation, regulation, and the business of medical devices. Now I’m exploring new roles in:
– Medtech / medical device corporate communications
– PR & media relations / thought leadership

If your team is hiring—or you know someone who is—I’d be grateful for any leads, introductions, or chances to connect.

Portfolio

Corporate Communications Portfolio

Danielle Kirsh, M.A. Global Strategic Communication
02/28/2026
Strategic Communication Portfolio

This portfolio highlights the practical public relations and corporate communications work I did outside of my journalism career.

Danielle Kirsh, M.A. Global Strategic Communication
12/01/2025
Addressing Inequities: A Communication Plan for the United Nations

I developed a 57 page communication plan for Argentina, South Africa, and the U.S., rooted in theory and backed by extensive research and data. Includes plan budgets, audience analyses, campaign goals, strategies/tactics, themes, success evaluation, and more.

Journalism Portfolio Below

Award-winning projects

Data analyses

Breaking news

Business

Engineering

Company profiles

MassDevice
01/12/2021
How Abbott stayed two steps ahead of COVID-19

Developing a fast COVID-19 that resembled a pregnancy test and building two factories to boost production - those were but two of the quick-thinking actions that Abbott (NYSE:ABT) officials took in the early months of a deadly coronavirus pandemic. Abbott began tracking the virus in China at the end of 2019 and into early 2020.

FAQs

Medical Tubing and Extrusion
05/21/2020
What is a microcatheter?

A microcatheter is a small diameter catheter that is used in minimally invasive procedures for delivering devices.

Medical Tubing and Extrusion
03/24/2020
What is cardiac catheterization?

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a catheter is inserted into an artery or vein in the groin, neck or arm and threaded to the heart.

Medical Design and Outsourcing
07/17/2020
What is coextrusion?

Coextrusion is the process of pressing two or more materials into a single piece of tubing. Coextruded tubing is commonly used in the packaging and medical device industries.

Magazines

Medical Design and Outsourcing
10/20/2023
October 2023 edition: Women in Medtech

The October 2023 Women In Medtech issue of Medical Design & Outsourcing features executives from Intuitive, Ambu, Biosense Webster and more.

Medical Design and Outsourcing
08/30/2023
September 2023 edition: The Medtech Big 100

The September 2023 edition of Medical Design & Outsourcing features our Medtech Big 100 ranking of the world's largest device companies.

Medical Design and Outsourcing
10/27/2022
October 2022 Issue: Women in Medtech

Featuring Zimmer Biomet's Rachel Ellingson and more, Women in Medtech shares insights from the women leading medtech to greater innovation.

Medical Design and Outsourcing
10/22/2021
October 2021 Issue: Women in Medtech

Women are still underrepresented in medtech executive leadership roles - even as they drive some of the industry's top innovations.

Medical Design and Outsourcing
11/03/2020
October 2020 Issue: Women in Medtech 2020

How Medtronic's new diversity leader wants to make the company even better Just 20% of executive roles held by women Smith+Nephew is taking the road less

Medical Design and Outsourcing
11/25/2019
November 2019 Special Edition: Women in Medtech

Insights from Cathy Burzik's 40 years in the healthcare industry Women in Medtech: Only a fraction of research funding goes to women researchers Diversity

Medical Design and Outsourcing
12/12/2018
November 2018 Special Edition: Women in Medtech

Lessons learned from top women leaders in medtech According to the Center for American Progress, women account for 47% of the country's labor force and