Synim N. Rivers NAFC Board Member
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Synim N. Rivers
Synim N. Rivers currently serves as senior director, R&D communications at Horizon Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to meeting unmet medical needs, specifically in the rare/orphan disease space..
Synim five years at the FDA in various roles with increasing levels of responsibility. At the FDA, she on minority health and health disparities as well as how to engage with diverse communities.
Synim earned a BS in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana She also holds a Master of Public Health in health education and communications from Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
Synim is active in her community and supports several non-profit organizations. She serves on the board of directors of HealthyWomen, Washington Government Relations Group (WGRG) Foundation, and Girls 4 Science.
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