Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN
Executive Director
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, brings a unique combination of sharp business expertise and, as a practicing registered nurse, medical knowledge to her role as executive director of HealthyWomen, a non-profit organization providing women with in-depth, objective, medically-approved information on a broad range of women's health issues.

Beth has worked in the health care industry for nearly 20 years, helping to define and drive public education programs on a broad range of women's health issues. These programs have run the gamut from heart health and cancers to migraines and oral hygiene. Her management and marketing expertise is particularly critical as HealthyWomen moves to expand its outreach to millions of women across the country through updated technology, wider program distribution and new public education and awareness efforts.

Beth is responsible for setting the strategic direction of HealthyWomen and building alliances with corporations, health care professionals and consumer groups. She also serves as the organization's chief spokesperson, regularly speaking at corporate, non-profit, community and media events.

In addition to her nursing degree, Beth holds degrees in political science, business and public administration.

Marisa Bushee
Director of Marketing & Communications
Marisa Bushee is a communications professional with nearly 20 years experience in strategic planning, program management and promotion, alliance building and media relations. As director of marketing and communications for HealthyWomen, she works to build partnerships and alliances to extend the reach of HealthyWomen and oversees all media outreach and promotional activities. Marisa is responsible for spearheading initiatives and managing public education programs, including those that address the specific needs of women from diverse backgrounds.

Prior to joining HealthyWomen, Marisa served as a vice president at Porter Novelli, helping clients in a variety of industries, with a specialized focus in healthcare, develop public education and consumer marketing programs that produced results. She has developed and managed strategic outreach programs for national, regional and local audiences for a variety of clients including the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, HealthSouth, LifeBridge Health and Merck/Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals.

Marisa received her master's degree in communications from American University and a bachelor's degree in business from Ohio State University.

Gwynn Cassidy
Online Director
Gwynn Cassidy is an award-winning Web producer and writer with over 12 years experience directing content creation and design, digital marketing and social and emerging media. 

Profiled as one of the "Most Powerful & Influential Women on the Internet" by PINK magazine and one of the "Top 50 Coolest Chicks Online" by Citizen Jane, Gwynn currently serves as the Online Director of HealthyWomen.org, the leading independent health information source for women. In addition to her role as Online Director, she blogs for the organization, produces videos and manages HealthyWomen's social media and networking efforts. Gwynn is also a regular contributor to several leading women's Web sites.

Prior to joining HealthyWomen.org, Gwynn's expertise as a digital strategist led to consultant work with companies such as Coca-Cola, General Mills, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, General Motors, Sony USA and Lifetime TV.

Gwynn has authored articles on social media ROI, engaging women and youth, online best practices, global citizenry on the Web, and media justice. Her past speaking engagements at industry events and conferences include: Taking IT Global, YearlyKos, Pacem in Maribus (under the auspices of the United Nations), The National Women's History Project and several appearances on National Public Radio.

Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz, M.Ed.
Editorial Director
Heidi Rosvold-Brenholtz brings more than 20 years of experience in health education to her position as editorial director for HealthyWomen. She has contributed to establishing Healthy Women as the leading source for women's health with her broad understanding of health and wellness issues that matter most to women and in her relationships with other women's health organizations at the national and federal level. Heidi is responsible for developing and maintaining HealthyWomen's objective and accurate focus.

Prior to her long career at HealthyWomen, Heidi held a variety of senior editorial positions with George Washington University Medical Center. In addition, she worked in editorial positions in both the corporate world and with nonprofit organizations in the Washington, DC, area and at two local psychiatric hospitals providing patient care.

Heidi received her master's in education degree from George Washington University and her undergraduate degree in English literature from Gettysburg College.

Marcia Mangum Cronin
Managing Editor
Marcia Mangum Cronin brings three decades of varied editing experience to her managing editor role at HealthyWomen. She is first and foremost a professional wordsmith, always trying to ensure accuracy and clarity of content through good writing. Before joining HealthyWomen in 2005, Marcia had worked for many years as a writer, copy editor and supervising editor at newspapers (including the Los Angeles Times) and magazines. Marcia has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill and completed some business courses at Old Dominion University. She lives with her husband and two teenaged daughters in Norfolk, Virginia.

Kristen Mucci-Mosier
Senior Online Editor
Kristen Mucci-Mosier brings a holistic sensibility and 10 years of editorial experience to her position as senior online editor at HealthyWomen. Based in New York City, she is certified as a holistic health counselor, accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and trained in childbirth education. Additionally, her background includes editorial work at a variety of home magazines, where she learned about creating a healthy home environment. Kristen manages the day-to-day editorial functions of HealthyWomen.org and writes and edits the organization's Wellness in Practice blog.

Julie Leff Buchanan
Web Producer
Julie Leff Buchanan has been a member of the HealthyWomen staff for over three years. As web producer, she brings her Web design, coding and imaging skills to manage the technical aspects of HealthyWomen.org. Prior to joining HealthyWomen, she worked in the Web department at the Foundation Center and HarperCollins Publishers. She received her bachelor's degree in information systems management, with a specialization in Web design, from The College of New Jersey.

Elyse Jankowski
Program Coordinator
As the program coordinator at HealthyWomen, Elyse Jankowski supports the web, marketing and editorial departments, in addition to managing the main office functions. Some of her responsibilities include maintaining HealthyWomen's social network accounts, overseeing publication order fulfillment and supervising our dedicated volunteers. Elyse graduated summa cum laude from Ramapo College and worked at the campus Women's Center for three years.

Kerri Agnello
Consumer Outreach Coordinator
As consumer outreach coordinator for HealthyWomen, Kerri Agnello works part-time heading up such projects as health care professional bulk ordering, campaign tracking, monthly consumer reporting and direct mail campaigns. Before heading to HealthyWomen, the Rutgers University graduate worked in industrial marketing and market research.

Debra Gordon
Contributing Writer
Debra Gordon, MS, has been a journalist and medical writer for more than 20 years, the past 10 as an independent writer. She has written for HealthyWomen for most of that time, on every topic imaginable in women's health. She also blogs about health care issues at www.debragordon.blogspot.com. When not writing about health and medicine, she enjoys cooking, drinking wine and hanging out with her family in Williamsburg, Virginia. You can learn more about her and her work at www.debragordon.com.

Robin Warshaw
Contributing Writer
Robin Warshaw, a writer and journalist specializing in health, medical and wellness subjects, writes articles and other projects for HealthyWomen.org. Robin's work has appeared in many national publications and Web sites, winning her several awards. She also writes for other nonprofit organizations, universities and health care institutions. Robin is the author of I Never Called It Rape, a nonfiction book about acquaintance rape/date rape that was named to several "best books" lists. She lives near Philadelphia. Visit her Web site at www.robinwarshaw.com

Elizabeth Shimer Bowers
Contributing Writer
Elizabeth Shimer Bowers, has over 12 years experience writing, editing and researching health and medical-related copy. She specializes in health writing for consumer audiences and also works as an editor, copywriter and ghostwriter for physicians and other health experts. In addition to her work at HealthyWomen, Shimer Bowers has ghostwritten three books and authored, lead-authored or contributed to over 25 others. She has also written for numerous health and medical magazines and Web sites, including Prevention, Runner's World and Women's Health. Visit her Web site at www.lizshimerbowers.com.

Sheryl Kraft
Contributing Writer
Sheryl Kraft, writer of HealthyWomen's Midlife Matters blog, is a freelance journalist, essayist and writer of nonfiction based in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Her writing covers all areas, with a concentration in health, wellness and fitness. Sheryl is a contributing writer for Bottom Line/Women's Health, and her work has also appeared in print and online for other various publications including JAMA, AARP, Weight Watchers, Bottom Line/Health, Bottom Line/Women's Health, Caring Today and assorted Connecticut regional publications. Visit her Web site at www.sherylkraft.com.

Diane Carlton
Contributing Writer
Diane Carlton is a contributing writer and freelance journalist living in New Jersey with her husband and family. A full-time writer and mother of three children, Diane brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of women's health, parenting and current events. She has published in a wide variety of regional and national publications and is committed to conveying information that is topical, timely and–most importantly–trustworthy. Diane prides herself in the integrity of her craft as well as the lost art of writing and journalistic standards.