Carrie Spector is PHLP's senior communications officer. As part of the organization's communications team, she helps to guide the development and promotion of PHLP's products. She has worked in journalism and nonprofit communications for more than 15 years. Prior to joining PHLP, she managed the communications department for a national cancer advocacy organization. She has also worked on the editorial staff at a variety of national and regional magazines, including Health, California Lawyer, and Mother Jones. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University's College of Communication.