Gary L. Geipel

Gary L. Geipel is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in foreign policy, national security, and communications. Currently serving as a Senior Associate at the National Institute for Public Policy and a Professor and Director of the Doctoral Program at Missouri State University, Geipel has held significant roles including Senior Communications Consultant at Jeff Winton Associates and a board member at the American Pianists Association. Previous leadership positions include Senior Director of Communications at Roche and Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., where initiatives for patient access recognition were achieved. A former Senior Director at Eli Lilly and Company, Geipel directed global communications and policy outreach in the oncology sector. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in International Relations from Columbia University, a BA in International Relations and Journalism from the University of Southern California, and a fellowship in Political Science and Government at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.