Erica Wishner started as Acorda’s Director of Consumer Marketing in 2008. She previously served as the Company’s Director of Corporate Communications from 2004 – 2008, Manager from 2002 – 2004. During her eight years with Acorda, Ms. Wishner launched Zanaflex Capsules® for the management of spasticity as well as AMPYRA™, the first drug approved in MS in the past 10 years.

Ms. Wishner has 15 years experience in public relations, marketing and corporate communications in the healthcare industry. Prior to joining Acorda, she was the Director of Public Education at the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation where she was responsible for all patient education and outreach as well as media relations and public affairs activities.

Ms. Wishner earned her B.A. from The George Washington University and her M.A. from American University.