Ben Bostic

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About Ben Bostic

Ben Bostic is a senior healthcare communications and public affairs executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic campaigns at the intersection of health policy, public relations, and patient advocacy. Known for translating complex policy and scientific information into compelling narratives, Ben has helped shape national conversations around HIV, reproductive justice, oncology, and broader healthcare access. His work has supported critical public health initiatives, elevated the voices of underserved communities, and influenced stakeholders across federal, nonprofit, and private sectors. As Vice President of Public Affairs at M Booth Health, Ben oversees a multimillion-dollar portfolio of high-impact healthcare accounts, including ASCO, PanCAN, and Kaiser Permanente. He leads integrated communications strategies encompassing media relations, thought leadership, branding, and crisis response. He played a pivotal role in designing the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention’s first partner engagement strategy and led the full redesign of the CDC’s Ending the HIV Epidemic website to align with evolving federal priorities. Previously, as Director of Public Affairs at M Booth Health, Ben led strategic planning and national media efforts in support of the federal government’s Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. His campaigns for the CDC increased visibility of surveillance and funding milestones, aligning public health messaging with moments like the State of the Union address and annual federal reports. His leadership was instrumental in maintaining a 90%+ client retention rate and guiding mid-level professionals into leadership roles. Earlier in his career, Ben held research and account leadership roles at Camino Public Relations, where he managed high-profile crisis response and advocacy campaigns for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, reproductive justice coalitions, and national healthcare organizations. He led award-winning crisis communications strategy during a period of intense political scrutiny and media pressure, helping preserve federal funding for reproductive health services. Ben holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in European History and has collaborated with leading institutions such as the CDC, Guttmacher Institute, Gilead Sciences, Ford Foundation, Ms. Foundation for Women, and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. His work consistently centers equity, access, and accountability across all dimensions of health communications.