Brenda Snow
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and founder of Snow Companies
Brenda Snow is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and founder of Snow Companies, a first-of-its-kind global patient engagement agency that revolutionized how the life science industry engages with patients and caregivers.
Brenda started Snow Companies after her own diagnosis of multiple sclerosis nearly 30 years ago to help give patients a voice, empower them through education, and improve treatments and the overall patient experience. Recognized as a trailblazer, Brenda has repeatedly been listed among the life science industry’s Most Inspiring People by PharmaVoice. Additionally, non-profit organizations worldwide have recognized Brenda’s efforts and achievements on behalf of the patient community. Under her leadership, Snow Companies has won over 200 awards including PM360’s Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement award and Inc. magazine's Fastest Growing Companies award.
In 2025, Brenda released her bestseller, Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey (Amplify, March 2025), in which she shares the lessons she learned from navigating her own journey and speaking with thousands of patients. The book is a roadmap on how to navigate the turbulent and emotional journey that comes with a life-changing, chronic illness diagnosis. In Diagnosed, Brenda reminds patients that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be an end - it can be the start of building a life that is beautiful and fulfilling.
Brenda and her husband split their time between Virginia and Florida. When not traveling or pursuing philanthropic endeavors, Brenda enjoys spending time with her daughter and beloved granddaughter.