Dorie Klissas

Dorie Klissas is a highly accomplished media and communications professional with extensive experience in both television production and healthcare marketing. She is the Founder of Dorie Klissas Media and has a diverse background spanning multiple industries.1

Career Highlights

Television Production: Dorie has an impressive career in television, having worked as:

• An Emmy Award-winning producer for NBC's Today Show (1994-2006)1
• Chief Medical Producer for CBS Evening News with Katie Couric (2006-2008)1
• Olympics Producer for CBS Sports (1990-1994)1

Healthcare Communications: In recent years, Dorie has held senior leadership positions in healthcare marketing and communications:

• SVP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health (2020-present)1
• VP of Marketing & Communications at Mount Sinai Medical Center1
• VP of Media and Public Relations at Montefiore Medical Center (2011-2012)1

Expertise and Skills

Dorie is known for her expertise in:

• Strategic marketing and communications
• Media relations and crisis management
• Brand strategy and digital engagement
• Team building and leadership
• Healthcare and medical storytelling

Education

• Bachelor's degree from Harvard University (1981-1985)1
• Diploma in International/Global Studies from Geneva Graduate Institute (1985-1986)1

Dorie Klissas is recognized as a strategic thinker and high-performance team builder with a passion for healthcare, storytelling, and operations.1 Her unique combination of experience in broadcast journalism and healthcare communications has made her a valuable asset in delivering growth, increasing brand awareness, and fostering a culture of innovation and respect in the organizations she has served.1