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NICHQ Announces Staffing Changes in Communications, Development

 
March 21, 2023

The National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) is pleased to announce the recent promotions of two dedicated members of our Communications and Development teams. 

Join NICHQ in celebrating our staff and welcoming them to their new roles.  

Jey Weisgerber –– Director of Communications & Digital Strategy  

Jey Weisgerber (they/them) has been named NICHQ's Director of Communications & Digital Strategy. As Director, Weisgerber is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing NICHQ's communications strategies to advance NICHQ's reputation and visibility in maternal and child health. They work to engage and expand NICHQ's constituents and tell the story of NICHQ's work to an external audience. Weisgerber originally joined NICHQ in September 2020 as Associate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy. 

Ana Franklin –– Development Manager 

Ana Franklin (she/her) has been named NICHQ's Development Manager. As Manager, she will proactively assist with grant and contract pursuit processes, including managing the proposal development process, monitoring proposal development timelines, and supporting proposal development and submission, in addition to process improvement within the team. Franklin originally joined NICHQ in December 2020 as Development Coordinator. 

Meet the rest of our dedicated NICHQ staff, and learn more about opportunities to join the NICHQ team.  

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