Kelly Tappen

Associate Director - Client Services

Kelly is a dedicated and energetic client partner and team leader at RIESTER Rx with experience collaborating closely with clients and colleagues on a variety of communications initiatives including product submissions and approvals, disease awareness and education campaigns, patient advocacy and influencer relations, thought leadership programs, large-scale event planning and coordination, and internal communications. 

Kelly’s experience also includes supporting both branded and unbranded communications related to pharmaceuticals, OTC products, medical devices and generic consumer-facing awareness. She has also led medical, legal and regulatory review processes across multiple clients. 

Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Syracuse University.