(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced senior staff changes to its Communications Department and Educational Foundation. Mike Tringale has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, and Mary Leonard has been promoted to Executive Director of CHPA’s Educational Foundation.
Tringale, who joined CHPA in 2016, brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare communications, public affairs, marketing, and research. In his new role, Tringale will lead CHPA’s communications and public affairs function, which includes media relations, corporate communications, and public affairs strategy. In his previous role as CHPA’s vice president of communications and public affairs, he directed CHPA communications on key issues ranging from medication disposal, over-the-counter (OTC) and dietary supplement regulatory reform, HSA/FSA eligibility for consumer healthcare products, sustainability, and more. Tringale also helped to lead several CHPA ingredient task groups and working groups involving acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan, loperamide, sunscreen ingredients, dietary supplements, and others. He has also led CHPA’s Public Affairs and Communications Committee and the Dietary Supplement Communications Committee for the past several years and leads communications for CHPA’s consumer medical devices workstream priorities.
“I really believe in CHPA’s vision and mission, and I am a staunch advocate for consumer healthcare,” said Tringale. “I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to continue my work as the communications and public affairs lead. CHPA’s members and staff are the best in the business and, since we have major legislative, regulatory, and public awareness goals to achieve in the next few years, I’m excited to lead the communications work that will be needed to get it all done.”
Leonard, who joined CHPA in 2011, has been an integral part of CHPA’s Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) since 2017, having previously served as the association’s director of marketing communications and as a marketing manager since 2011. As our Foundation’s new Executive Director, Leonard will lead CHPA’s philanthropic arm to achieve its mission to empower consumers to choose and use self-care products safely and effectively. Leonard brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing communications and non-profit expertise to this role, with the past seven years dedicated exclusively to the CHPAEF in a variety of roles. Through her work at the Foundation, Leonard oversaw many of the organization's award-winning public health education campaigns, partnership development efforts to advance self-care literacy, and fundraising events, including the launch of its highly successful annual fundraising Gala and U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards program. She also leads the Foundation’s flagship campaigns Know Your Dose and Up and Away, in collaboration with more than 20 healthcare organizations, regulatory agencies, and public health experts.
“I’m honored to take on the role of Executive Director and lead the Foundation toward continued effectiveness, growth, and sustainability,” said Leonard. “I believe the Foundation is positioned to make an even greater impact to promote happier, healthier lives through responsible self-care for all consumers. I’m thrilled for the opportunity to lead the critical mission-driven work of this organization and philanthropic arm of CHPA.”
“These well-deserved promotions of Mike and Mary are a testament to their achievement and the commitment they both bring to our association, its membership, and the consumer healthcare industry,” said CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville. “They bring a tremendous member focus to their work and are highly driven, effective leaders who are uniquely prepared to thrive in their respective leadership roles. CHPA’s Communications and Educational Foundation teams are in extremely capable hands. I am excited to see them take on new leadership responsibilities and look forward to seeing each of them grow and excel in these new roles as they continue working to ensure consumers have access to the reliable, affordable, and convenient products they deserve.”