NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2025) – Lovell Communications, an HMA Company, has added two consultants to its growing team of health care communications and public relations experts.
Matt Longman joined Lovell as a senior account supervisor with an extensive track record in communications and brand development for payers, providers and pharmaceutical organizations. In previous roles at Merck and Humana, Longman directed integrated, multi-channel strategies to support market positioning, advance thought leadership, and augment brand authority and visibility. Longman holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations from the University of Texas.
De’ja Stokes is Lovell’s newest assistant account executive, supporting clients through traditional and social media relations, content development, and research and data analysis. Stokes received a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Florida A&M University and a master’s degree in integrated marketing communication from Florida State University.
“Our firm is committed to investing in experienced, passionate talent to support the growing and evolving needs of our clients and the health care industry,” said Rosemary Plorin, CEO of HMA Lovell Communications. “As regulatory, financial and consumer demands flex and shift, today’s fast-paced environment calls for experienced counsel to lead and support effective communications as a critical component of operations. We’re proud to provide that for health systems, provider organizations, public health agencies and health care-focused businesses as they seek success.”
About HMA Lovell Communications
For 36 years HMA Lovell Communications has served as strategic counsel and trusted partner to health care providers and suppliers across the country. Publicly traded companies, not-for-profit systems, early-stage and mature companies draw upon Lovell’s vast communications expertise to support them through phases – or just moments – when it’s crucial to persuade audiences or influence decision-makers. Now, as part of Health Management Associates, the firm is broadening its work in publicly funded health care and human services. Learn more about HMA Lovell at Lovell.com.
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