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Moffitt’s public relations team is available to assist with your media inquiries and can provide information about the latest advances in cancer care and research. You can reach out to our public relations account coordinators or call the Strategic Communications Department at 813-456-3342. The Strategic Communications Department is open weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET.

Kim Polacek, APR, CPRC
National Media Manager  
National media inquiries, Clinical (Malignant Hematology, BMT)
813-456-3342
Kim.Polacek@Moffitt.org

Sara Bondell 
Newsroom Manager 
Clinical (Breast)
813-456-3342
Sara.Bondell@Moffitt.org

Pat Carragher
Senior Account Coordinator
Research, Clinical Trials 
813-456-3342
Patrick.Carragher@Moffitt.org

Megan Myers
Account Coordinator 
Clinical (GI, Lung, GYN, GU), Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Supportive Care, Foundation 
813-456-3342
Megan.Myers@Moffitt.org

Steve Blanchard
Account Coordinator
Government Relations, Clinical (Cutaneous, Neuro-Oncology, Sarcoma, Head and Neck)
813-456-3342
Steve.Blanchard@Moffitt.org

Jonesa Rodriguez
Lead Internal Communications Coordinator
Internal Communications, Human Resources 
813-456-3342
Jonesa.Rodriguez@Moffitt.org

Alesha Jones
Account Coordinator
Internal Communications, Chief Wellness Office, Nursing, Facilites, Pharmacy 
813-456-3342
Alesha.Jones@Moffitt.org

Valentina Ahumada
Account Coordinator
Internal Communications, Patient Experience, Volunteer Services, Finance, IT 
813-456-3342
Valentina.Ahumada@Moffitt.org

Amanda Sangster
Marketing and Communications Specialist 
SPEROS FL, Proton therapy
813-456-3342
Amanda.Sangster@Moffitt.org

Style Guide:
The institution’s full name is H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute. However, the preferred style for our institution on first reference for external communications is Moffitt Cancer Center. On the second reference and thereafter, Moffitt is the preferred proper name. Please avoid using abbreviations or incorrect styles.

For high resolution photos of the cancer center and logos, please contact the media relations team

Media Visitation Policy:
Journalists are welcome on the campus of Moffitt Cancer Center. We can host individual reporters or crews in any of our clinical or research areas, and assist with coordinating interviews with Moffitt faculty, team members, volunteers and patients.  Journalists must contact a member of our media relations team to arrange a visit. A member of our media team must meet and escort all journalists while on campus.

We have strict rules regarding patient confidentiality. Therefore, we must consent all patients before participating in media interviews. 
 

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