bold communications for
breakthrough innovators
who we are
We are an independent communications agency on a mission to help biotech, healthcare, wellness, and tech companies break through and stand out. With smart strategy, memorable creative, and deep industry know-how, we catalyze momentum, ignite interest, and drive impact—at every stage of your journey.
what we do
We partner with companies advancing bold science and big ideas—helping them shape their brand, share their story, and spark meaningful engagement. Whether you’re building from the ground up or scaling up, our services meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.
Ready to see what we can do together? Explore our services below.
Shape
Your brand identity
Share
Your brand story
Spark
Your brand engagement
our work
Explore representative examples of our PR and Creative Studio work.
change catalysts
We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, creatives, and communicators with decades of experience across the life sciences, healthcare, wellness, and technology sectors. From seed-stage biotech startups to global pharma leaders, we’ve helped visionary founders and seasoned executives bring their brands to life and their science to market.
Collaborative by nature and action-oriented by design, we’re wired to think big, move fast, and make things happen. We believe in the power of breakthrough ideas—and we’re here to help you share yours with the world.
Lisa Gulledge
Partner, Strategy
Jennifer Cosenza
Partner, Corporate Comms
Patrick O'Grady
Partner, Creative Studio Head
Paul Ayestas
Partner, Finance & Operations
Heather Shea
Client & Culture Leader
Trish Gannon
Client Leader
Samara Dowe
Client Director
Stacy Rickman
Content Specialist
Kristin Mulligan
Science Communications
Mimi Le
Client & Culture Manager
Steffi Manhalli
Creative Co-op
be brave
by believing in 'what if'
be bold
in our thinking & ideas
be the change
by embracing diversity & causes that move us
be all in
by showing up & owning it
be kind
to ourselves & others
be real
by being authentic & transparent
Catalytic believes in giving back to causes that move us. Below are some of the organizations we have supported through financial contributions, pro-bono PR services or active volunteer involvement.
the latest
News & Insights
september 1, 2026
Join Catalytic’s Samara Dowe and Mimi Le for Ticket to Biotech’s Students & Recent Grads Roundtable on September 11: “Navigating the Unwritten Rules of a Biopharma Communicator.”
AUGUST 2026 I BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
Catalytic Named to Boston Business Journal’s ‘Largest Public Relations Firms in Massachusetts’ List
AUGUST 2026 I O'DWYER'S
Catalytic Celebrates Four Years with Refreshed Website and New Agency Reel
July 2026
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Ongoing
Interested in shaping the future of life science communications?
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frequently asked questions
Catalytic Agency is an independent PR and creative firm that helps biotech, life sciences, healthcare, wellness, and tech companies break through and stand out. Through smart strategy, bold creative, and deep industry expertise, we turn complex science and innovation into clear, compelling stories that build visibility, credibility, and growth at every stage.
Catalytic Agency is a full-service PR firm and creative studio. Our PR services span messaging, media relations, corporate and product communications, thought leadership, advocacy relations, social media, crisis communications, events, activations and more. Our creative studio brings stories to life through naming, branding, video, web design, social and digital creative, and impactful conference and campaign collateral.
Catalytic Studio is our in-house creative team that delivers branding and identity, video production, website design and development, social media creative, investor presentations, conference booth design and collateral, and more. All services are tailored to life sciences, biotech, and healthcare clients, ensuring your creative is scientifically credible and built to engage specialized audiences.
Catalytic is led by senior strategists with 20+ years of experience at top-tier agencies, bringing deep expertise across life sciences, healthcare, wellness, and technology. We’re a focused, specialized team that delivers with the strategic rigor and creative energy of a large agency, without the layers. Passionate, collaborative and action-oriented, we operate as true partners, focused on outcomes and delivering meaningful value at every stage.
We partner with bold, brave companies at every stage – from seed-stage biotech startups to global pharma and healthcare, wellness and tech leaders. Whether you’re a visionary founder bringing new science or technology to market or a seasoned executive scaling an established brand, if you’re advancing a big idea and need a strategic partner to share it with the world, we’re built for you.
Our leadership team has guided companies from stealth stage to company unveilings and pre-commercial and commercial-stage companies through financing and clinical milestones, FDA filings, approvals and CRLs, product launches, disease awareness campaigns, thought leadership initiatives, speaking opportunities and more. We understand complex timelines, build anticipation with media and stakeholders, and create campaigns that drive real-world impact.
Clients choose Catalytic for our passion, deep expertise and relationships in the life sciences, healthcare, wellness and tech sectors and stay for the impact we deliver. We combine strategic thinking, bold creative, and a highly collaborative approach to turn complex ideas into compelling stories that resonate. We operate as true partners: responsive, proactive, and invested in our clients’ success. From early-stage companies to established leaders, we help our clients navigate critical moments, build credibility, and drive meaningful growth.
Catalytic Agency is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, in the heart of the Boston-area life sciences ecosystem. We work extensively with companies in Cambridge and Boston, including Kendall Square and the Seaport, as well as companies based in life science hubs across the U.S. such as the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham. We also work with global clients, especially those seeking to build their visibility and engage with key stakeholders in the U.S.
Getting started is simple. Reach out to schedule an introductory conversation, and we’ll learn about your goals and priorities. From there, we’ll develop a tailored approach designed to support your needs and grow with you. Contact us at hello@catalyticagency.com.
Yes. Catalytic Agency is a proud women- and minority-owned business. Founded in 2022, we’re independently owned and built for the way the world works today, offering the agility and senior attention of a boutique firm with the creativity and results of a large agency.
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