Erin M. Kennedy
Associate Director of Internal Communications - Mount Sinai Health System
Erin M. Kennedy, Associate Director of Internal Communications at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, has nearly 20 years’ experience in public relations and corporate communications in the hospital systems. She has a passion for ethical leadership and strategy that effectively reaches multiple audiences to foster a culture of transparency, engagement and belonging, ensuring that every message resonates. She helped modernize internal communications during the pandemic to double employee open rates, leading to gains in retention rates and shaping a positive workplace culture. Her expertise in content creation, writing and PR strategy helped gain trust and support among patients and the community, built pride among employees, and won national awards. Erin has an extensive background in print journalism and was communications chief for a time at the 49th largest school district in the nation.
