Who We Are — Health Content Collective

Cultivate Your Voice. Reach Your Audience. Control Your Impact.

Our Leadership Team

Health Content Collective was founded by Thea Burris and Jamie Machala, and provides communications services to the healthcare community.

Health Content Collective has fostered long-term relationships with numerous academic medical centers, key opinion leaders, and advocacy groups. Coupled with more than 30 years of involvement in healthcare education & marketing, we have a comprehensive and specialized understanding of the unique needs of the medical and patient communities.

Jamie Machala

Houston, TX

Jamie Machala Co-Founder

Jamie has spent more than 15 years in the field of healthcare communications and patient education, producing digital content for patients and physicians, and planning live events around the world. Jamie’s passion for healthcare is driven by collaboration with physicians and patients to empower, educate, and inspire better outcomes. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in college, she discovered that being vigilant about your health is paramount to overall wellness.

Jamie graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science. In her spare time, you can find her at a local yoga class or researching her next travel destination.

Thea Burris

Seattle, WA

Thea Burris Co-Founder

Thea’s experience in healthcare communications spans more than 20 years, with an emphasis on online/digital patient education. She is passionate about creating in-depth information and educational tools to help inform and inspire patients and their loved ones. Thea experienced first-hand the positive impact that patient empowerment and self-advocacy have on one’s care and outcomes.

Thea has a degree in Communications/Editorial Journalism from the University of Washington. When she is not working on projects for HCC, you’ll find her spending time with friends and family or outside, exploring the Pacific Northwest and beyond.