Maureen Kashuba
Senior Director, Health Literacy, Merck
Maureen Kashuba is Senior Director of Health Literacy Medical Writing within Clinical & Regulatory Strategic Communications at Merck Sharp and Dohme, LLC. She brings 20 years of experience in clinical research and drug development and leads enterprise‑wide efforts to advance plain‑language, participant‑centered communication.
In her role, Maureen oversees Plain Language Summaries and health‑literate glossaries and provides strategic leadership in support of informed consent initiatives. She is a recognized advocate for health literacy and transparency, helping ensure that clinical research information is clear, accessible, and meaningful for research participants and the public.