Saleem M. Cheeks

Saleem M. Cheeks serves on the executive team at AngioDynamics as Vice President of Communications, COE, and has more than 20 years of private and public sector experience in areas including communications, community relations, government, and politics.

Before joining AngioDynamics, Mr. Cheeks was a key Mower public affairs practice member, advising global corporations and non-profits and developing award-winning communications strategies for major economic development projects. Prior to his role at Mower, a digitally integrated marketing, advertising and public relations company, Mr. Cheeks served in several key roles for a New York Governor, including deputy director for legislative affairs and deputy press secretary. In addition, Mr. Cheeks provided communications support for several United States presidential candidates and served as a professional volunteer for the White House.

In addition to his role as a NYSTEC Board of Directors member, Saleem is active with MedTech, New York’s trade association for the bio/med industry, where he serves as Board Secretary. Mr. Cheeks also serves as Board Chair of Henry Johnson Charter School, a K – 4 elementary school serving students and families in New York’s Capital Region.