Prior to moving out west, Dana was a consultant at a boutique healthcare strategy consulting firm in New York, where she advised clients on target screening, acquisition and product commercialization opportunities.

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Lisa Merriam is a brand consultant and president of Merriam Associates, LLC, a boutique branding agency.

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