Amy C. Williford

Dr. Amy Williford joins n-Lorem Foundation as a seasoned communications professional who is well versed in translating complex scientific concepts and ideas into concise and easy-to-understand concepts.

A scientist by training, Amy supported multiple high-profile communications programs as the associate director of corporate communications at Ionis Pharmaceuticals. She also managed and built relationships with pharmaceutical partners, institutional investors, and private shareholders.

Prior to joining Ionis, Amy worked at a public relations agency, where she managed and led communications for a range of companies across the biotechnology industry, and built long-standing relationships with key media, investors, and analysts.

Amy received her Ph.D. in chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute, where she studied the selective binding of transcription factors to DNA.