Pattie Tucker, Director of Communications and Public Relations
Pattie Tucker
Director of Communications and Public Relations
Pattie is responsible for HCANJ’s public relations programs, media relations, member communications, grassroots legislative support efforts, the HCANJ website, and special programs and events, including the HCANJ Foundation Educational Grant Program, as well as the Annual HCANJ Awards Program. She is the editor of the daily e-newsletter, Healthcare Beacon Digest, and the digital HCANJ Annual Directory and Buyer’s Guide.
Pattie was previously employed by Chelsea Senior Living in a number of capacities including Director of Communications, Regional Marketing Director, and Community Affairs Director. She has also worked as the Public Information Officer for several New Jersey school districts, as well as having served as Community Relations Coordinator and Assistant Director of Community Relations for several major New Jersey medical centers. In addition, she has owned and operated a marketing, public relations and advertising consulting firm serving a broad range of clientele.
Pattie has spoken at local, state and national conferences on a variety of marketing and communication topics. She also served two terms as President of the national Society of Long Term Care Communicators. Additionally, she sits on the boards of two 501(c)(3) charitable organizations – Kick Cancer Overboard, and The Frances Foundation for Kids Fighting Cancer which awarded her their 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award.