our leaders

Rachel Ford-Hutman is a thought-leader and communications expert. She is the Founder and CEO of Ford Hutman Media. With 20+ years of communications experience, she provides industry-leading media relations and thought leadership to elite life science companies across the globe.

Rachel excels at working with the media to bring life science stories to life, while still making them accessible to stakeholders. She has developed communications strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands (Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, IBM, Takeda, Sanofi, Shire, Brigham & Women’s, NHS). Named a Power Woman of San Diego 2020 and PRSA’s PR Professional of the Year in 2011, Rachel has built a reputation for her positive energy, creativity, and humor. She received her MA in communications and media studies at San Diego State University and her BA in English/ History from University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Kelley Shaw-Wade is an award-winning designer, brand strategist and creative director with over 20 years of experience. She launched her first company, the branding and web design firm Pinkergreen, upon graduating from Boston University with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2002.

Kelley is dedicated to delivering intentional, integrated, and purposeful design solutions for every engagement. Recent clients include Kenai Therapeutics, Tasca, Takeda, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Vertex, Third Rock Ventures, and Point32Health. Kelley also volunteers her time and talents through several local organizations, most recently serving as a Board Member of the Wayland Public School Foundation. Her favorite projects, hands down, are her two daughters, who seem to still like her…most days.