Amy Hellem, PhD, FAAO, is a health communication scientist and president of Hellem Consulting. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Marywood University, a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a doctorate degree from Chapman University, and a graduate certificate in health care innovation from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She served as editor-in-chief of Review of Optometry for nine years and has published more than 200 articles and scientific papers.