CAN Community Health Appoints Kal Gajraj as Chief Marketing Officer
August 16 2024 - 9:45PM
Business Wire
Dr. Gajraj brings over 20 years of marketing
and communications experience to oversee national marketing
strategy toward 2030.
CAN Community Health, the nation’s premier resource in ending
epidemics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kal Gajraj,
Ph.D., as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Dr.
Gajraj is a marketing and communications leader with 20 years of
experience encompassing healthcare, education, entertainment, and
retail.
At CAN Community Health, Dr. Gajraj will leverage his experience
in leading strategic marketing, brand development, and public
relations to drive the organization’s mission and national strategy
toward 2030. Dr. Gajraj will oversee all national marketing
efforts, including brand strategy, digital marketing, public
relations, and public engagement. He will work closely with the
executive team to enhance the visibility of CAN Community Health’s
programs and services; while also fostering stronger connections
with the communities it serves in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, South
Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gajraj to the CAN Community
Health team,” said Rishi Patel, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, President
& CEO. “His extensive experience and visionary leadership will
be instrumental in advancing our mission and amplifying our impact.
Dr. Gajraj’s commitment to innovative strategies and community
engagement aligns perfectly with our goals, and we look forward to
the exciting developments that lie ahead under his guidance.”
Dr. Gajraj received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration from DeVry University, a Master of Business
Administration in Nonprofit Public Administration from Keller
Graduate School, and a Doctorate in Ethical Leadership from St.
Thomas University. He is also a certified global human rights
consultant through the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy & Human
Rights and is passionate about empowering diversity, promoting
equity, and valuing inclusivity. Dr. Gajraj is also certified in
social and behavioral research and holds a Six Sigma Green
Belt.
In addition, Dr. Gajraj is an adjunct professor at Miami Dade
College School of Global Business and is accredited by the
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). He also
serves on the advisory board at the University of South Florida
MUMA College of Business.
CAN Community Health embarks on its new vision working toward
ending epidemics with a mission of empowering wellness through
compassion, community, and equity. For more information about CAN
Community Health and its services, please visit
www.CANCommunityHealth.org.
About CAN Community Health
CAN Community Health is the nation’s premier resource in ending
epidemics with a mission of empowering wellness through compassion,
community, and equity. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, CAN
Community Health operates 40 clinics across Arizona, Florida,
Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. CAN Community Health
was founded in Sarasota, Florida, and has delivered high-quality
care to those affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually
transmitted diseases for more than 30 years through outreach,
integrated clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research.
For more information about CAN Community Health and its services,
please visit www.CANCommunityHealth.org.
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Justice Gennari National Director of Marketing &
Communications jgennari@cancommunityhealth.org