Edwidge J. Thomas

Edwidge J. Thomas joins the CHN board with experience as a leader for Mount Sinai’s Performing Provider System (PPS), part of New York State’s five-year program to modernize the Medicaid delivery system. Thomas fervently advocated for the recognition of community-based care as essential to a high-functioning health system. With a doctorate in advanced practice nursing, and a master’s degree in epidemiology, Thomas was a founding member of the first independent Nurse Practitioner primary care practice at Columbia University School of Nursing. In addition, she has activated a mobile health program to bring primary care services to a recent immigrant and foster care youth. Dr. Thomas currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Solutions at Northwell Health.