Katy Riddick is a Managing Director at High Lantern Group, where she leads strategic communications and advocacy initiatives with a specific focus on mental health and brain health. She brings deep expertise in coalition-building, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement for mission-driven organizations. Her work focuses on shaping narratives and building influence strategies that help clients address complex health and policy challenges. ​

Previously, Katy led government affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK and managed advocacy campaigns for national and international organizations. She earned her BA in Politics from the University of San Francisco and has lived and worked in both the U.S. and the U.K.