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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 managers 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), Clinical Trials
813-456-3342
Kim.Polacek@Moffitt.org

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

Ashley Moore
Speros Communications Manager
Speros
813-456-3342
Ashley.Moore@Moffitt.org 

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

Veronica Calderon
Account Manager
Internal Communications, Finance, IT , Nursing, Patient Experience, Volunteer Services,
813-456-3342
Veronica.Calderon@Moffitt.org

Alesha Jones
Account Manager
Internal Communications, Chief Wellness Office, Facilities, Pharmacy 
813-456-3342
Alesha.Jones@Moffitt.org

Megan Myers
Account Manager 
Clinical (Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Lung, Sarcoma), Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Foundation, Supportive Care
813-456-3342
Megan.Myers@Moffitt.org

Miguel Octavio
Account Manager
Clinical (Cutaneous, Neuro, Radiation Oncology), Government Relations, Pathology, Social Work
813-456-3342
Miguel.Octavio@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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