Meet Cathy Traz and Dave Craig. Connecting patient advocacy organizations in an innovative virtual approach

An example of true collaboration

On today's episode, meet Cathy Traz and Dave Craig. Cathy is Executive Director, Patient Advocacy at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, Cathy leads patient advocacy at BMS, developing and advocating company positions on priority issues to maximize patient access and promoting a strong climate of innovation and the value of innovative medicines, working with advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders. Dave is two-time testicular cancer survivor and co-founder and CEO of GRYT Health. GRYT Health is a digital oncology company that empowers people to be in charge of their own health. GRYT Health’s mission is to improve quality of life and increase survival for people facing cancer through the relentless focus on patient experience. These 2 leaders came together last year to create the COVID Advocacy Exchange, an innovative and bold virtual platform that convenes advocacy groups, patients, and industry to synchronize efforts, facilitate resource sharing and provide an opportunity for increased connection and collaboration..