News media may search this directory to locate experts on children's health who know not only their specialties but how to communicate to the media.

Media looking for a specialist in a topic area not listed should contact NACHRI Media Relations.

Still have questions?  Visit the FAQs section to get answers to media members' most commonly asked questions.

Note to Parents:  Expert Link is not a directory for parents.  Experts will not respond to personal medical questions through this service.  If you are looking to find a children's hospital with specific specialists, please visit the NACHRI Member Hospital Directory.

NACHRI Experts

Lawrence A. McAndrews, President and CEO

Lawrence A. McAndrews has become a national spokesman on children's issues and the changing health care marketplace since becoming president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) in September 1992. He also became president and chief executive officer of an independent trade association which is the public policy affiliate of NACHRI, the National Association of Children’s Hospitals.

McAndrews has testified before Congress, met with executive branch leaders, been interviewed by print and electronic media, and addressed national conferences on a host of issues involving children’s health coverage, graduate medical education, pediatric research and public health protection. Read full bio.

Jackson Bain, Vice President, Public Affairs

As a public relations professional, his 16-year-old firm represented international companies, three foreign government economic development agencies, and numerous trade and professional associations. His health care and biomedical research experience includes communications counsel for the Biotechnology Industry Organization, Research America and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. He has also counseled clinicians and scientists from National Institutes of Health organizations such as the National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read full bio.

Gillian Ray, Director, Public Relations
703/797-6027

Norida Torriente, Asst. Director, Public Relations
703/797-6059

The warm summer months means protecting children from harmful sun rays that can lead to melanoma later in life. To find a skin care specialist search for "dermatology" under "Topic of Expertise" in the Expert Link directory.