Kim McCleary has been at the forefront of patient engagement for more than 30 years. She is a nationally regarded subject matter expert on patient-focused medical product development, patient-centered benefit-risk assessment, and organizational change. Kim has authored scores of publications, served on dozens of steering committees and advisory boards, is a sought-after speaker, and has an extensive network of leadership contacts. Her passion for this work is rooted in personal experience, lived and as a family caregiver. To speed adoption of patient-centricity by life science companies, not-for-profit organizations, and academic research teams, in early 2018 Kim established a professional services firm, The Kith Collective, LLC.