Samika Williams

Samika Williams currently serves as the Senior Product Management Director at Carelon, a position held since December 2023. Prior to this, Samika was the Senior Payment Innovation Director at Elevance Health from January 2022 to December 2023 and previously held roles including Payment Innovation Director. Experience at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as Manager of Claims and Benefits Administration and as Regional Vice President of Strategy at Encompass Health established expertise in accountable care and population health partnerships. As Vice President of Strategic Network Partnerships at Alacare Home Health & Hospice, Samika led value-based care initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes. Early career roles at UAB Medicine included Administrative Director, Quality Management Analyst, and Director of Development, with a focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, and donor engagement. Samika holds multiple degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, including an Executive Master of Science in Health Services Administration, a Master of Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.