Alison Zurcher

Alison Zurcher is director of internal communications at Seattle Children’s Hospital, one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. As the leader of employee communications, she is passionate about fostering engagement among Seattle Children’s diverse workforce. She understands the power of strategic, empathetic and inspiring communications and drives human-centered storytelling to support key organizational initiatives. Prior to Seattle Children’s, Alison managed marketing and communications functions at not-for-profits, technology startups and broadcasting companies. With more than 30 years of experience in competitive for- and not-for-profit industries and as a certified change practitioner, she brings strategic and creative acumen to ensure an organization’s, team’s and individual’s goals are aligned and met. Alison also leads by example and is dedicated to developing and mentoring highly productive, engaged and creative teams, starting with her own.