Courtney Gray Haupt

As global co-chair of Edelman’s health sector, Courtney Gray Haupt leads Edelman’s health network and oversees its U.S. health business. She brings deep expertise in biomedical innovation and corporate reputation to Edelman’s global team. Gray Haupt leads campaigns to advance vaccine confidence and mental health and has overseen international efforts on medical research, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare trade policy. She also advises organizations on building trust in science, healthcare brands, and the health sector worldwide. 

Partnering with organizations including AstraZeneca, CVS Health, J&J, Lilly and Merck, Gray Haupt manages thought leadership and positioning efforts to educate patients, policymakers, and healthcare providers on health equity, behavioral health, sustainability, and patient access. 

Prior to joining Edelman, Gray Haupt served as Washington Health Advocates Vice President of Government Affairs and Communications, where she focused on coalition building and federal appropriations strategies for NIH, CDC, and FDA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Goucher College in Baltimore, MD.