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We speak science. It’s in our DNA.

With our biomedical research backgrounds and biotech communications experience, we translate the science and technology into the value story that matters for your stakeholders and business goals.

Jessica Yingling, Ph.D.

President and Founder

Jessica founded Little Dog Communications Inc. to work with companies and organizations that, through research, innovation and new technologies are helping develop tomorrow’s medicines and re-imagining the future of healthcare.

The DNA of communications is both science and art.
“It’s more than a website, a PowerPoint or a press release, it’s your story.  It needs to inspire others, so together you can achieve something important.”

– Jessica Yingling, Ph.D., President of Little Dog Communications

With more than a decade in biomedical research and nearly 20 years in biotech communications, Jessica focuses on helping companies translate complex science into clear, compelling stories that resonate with investors, media, and other stakeholders. She has worked with companies across the biotech ecosystem, spanning drugs, devices, diagnostics, and tools, at every stage from seed-funded startups to publicly traded companies and from preclinical to commercial.

Jessica founded Little Dog Communications in 2011 to bring flexible, senior level support to “the little dogs in the fight,” offering a model that scales specialist support as needed while keeping every engagement routed through a single, experienced lead. Little Dog supports clients with overall corporate communications strategy and execution, including thought leadership, and is experienced in guiding PR around key corporate milestones, such as financings and IPOs, data releases, and strategic partnerships.

Before Little Dog, she was Director of Corporate Communications at Fate Therapeutics, joining as one of the company’s first employees and helping to build its brand and communications program from the ground up. She led the development and execution of a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that established Fate as a pioneering company in stem cell medicines. This program led to numerous company awards and recognitions, including being named one of the most innovative biotechs by Fast Company.

She began her communications career in 2006 at Porter Novelli Life Sciences, working exclusively with life science companies and learning the fundamentals of corporate, financial, and scientific communications.

Jessica received her Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from UC San Diego, where she was awarded a National Science Foundation pre-doctoral fellowship. She is author of multiple top-tier review articles and research papers, including work published in Cell. She earned a B.S. with honors in biochemistry and art history from the University of Arizona, where she received a number of academic and research scholarships and awards.

TEAM

Paula loves digging into the details. Her initial passion for science never waned, and although she does not work behind a bench, she makes sure everything that leaves her desk is scientifically accurate and speaks clearly to the intended audience. With a Masters of Applied Medical Science from UIC and degrees in biology, chemistry, & fine arts from Purdue University, Paula functions as a liaison with scientists, helping to translate their most complex concepts into compelling visuals. She has been working with digital media for 30 years, pioneering graphic integration for the web in its infancy, building multimedia programs for CEOs, and leading the way in the transition from traditional media to digital media in the scientific illustration community.

Michelle’s background is in working with Fortune 500 companies to help them build long-term brand value and reach their target audience. Now, she excels at working with startups and mid-sized companies to help them build credibility, generate positive press and media exposure, and get recognized as experts in their industry.

Her clients have been thrilled with the impact of being featured in publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal TechCrunch, and Fortune, as well as regional publications and industry press. A lifelong learner, Michelle is a contributing writer for several online business and lifestyle publications.

Claire is a senior communications consultant and writer with 15+ years of experience working for science-based organizations, government, nonprofits, and media. Claire launched her career working for the National Microbiology Laboratory in Canada before pivoting into journalism. She spent half a decade writing and editing for various British Columbian publications. In 2011, Claire transitioned into communications and served in several senior-level positions to support innovative organizations and researchers. Supplementing her experience, Claire holds a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.A. in Professional Communications.

Following a decade of work as a protein biochemist and molecular biologist, Randall has spent the last 25+ years as a science and medicine communicator, not only exploring a variety of scientific disciplines and clinical indications but also leveraging a variety of media. His journalistic efforts have graced the pages of industry magazines like Modern Drug Discovery and Drug Discovery News, as well as scientific journals such as The Journal of Proteome Research and Analytical Chemistry. He also served as Communications Manager for a bioinformatics research group, formulating public and media relations strategies and leading publishing efforts. As an advertising Medical Writer and Creative Director, Randall developed medical education and patient awareness campaigns creating content for brochures, manuals, videos, web sites, and advertisements. And in recent years, Randall has also hosted biomedical webinars and podcasts. Somehow, among all that, Randall continues to push forward as a professional storyteller, filmmaker, screenwriting instructor, blogger, and story analyst and coach. Storytelling is just who Randall is.

With almost two decades of extensive experience in web development, Jorge consistently demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of capability, and resourcefulness in assisting clients ranging from local businesses to global enterprises with their website requirements. Armed with a Computer Science degree, Jorge has maintained a proactive approach in staying updated with the latest advancements in computer programming and data science. His expertise spans across PHP and JavaScript, and he is actively expanding his skills by gaining proficiency in the React platform. Furthermore, Jorge is enhancing his understanding of digital marketing strategies, aiming to become an even more valuable resource for his clientele.

Clarke is a Design and SEO consultant who has been working in the web industry for 27 years. With a background of working with high-profile athletes and companies in various realms, Clarke has dialed in many successful and evolving methods to help companies succeed in the search engine world. With website and competitor audits, keyword density reports, industry analysis, and efficient workflows, he helps make sure your website is optimized for maximum exposure, and trending in the right direction.

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