Living with multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, and ADHD has taught Jessica something powerful: lived experience is not a liability, it is a strategic advantage. In The Advocate’s Advantage, she shows how chronic voices bring unmatched authenticity, empathy, and credibility to branding, leadership, and activism. This column is for anyone ready to turn their personal story into a leadership asset. Jessica offers strategies for crafting your narrative, amplifying your voice, and using your platform to influence change. Your experience is more than personal, it is your power!
Jessica March
The Advocate’s Advantage
Where personal health journeys meet professional power to fuel advocacy, leadership, and impact.
Jessica March is a purpose-driven marketing leader and advocate transforming the rare and chronic disease landscape through human-centered strategies. As Senior Director of Marketing – Nephrology, Immunology & Rare Disease, she is presently leading the launch of a first-in-class treatment for patients with unmet needs.
Living with multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, ADHD, while raising two children with special needs, Jessica brings both professional expertise and personal passion to her work. She serves on the board of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai and is a founding member of the Chronic Boss Collective.
Outside of work, she’s a national park explorer, weightlifter, and proud mom. Her mission: to champion patient voices, inspire others to prioritize health, and lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose.
