Simone E. Edwards Drph, Mph

Simone E. Edwards, DrPH, MPH has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the healthcare sector. Their most recent position is as the VP of Health Equity & Community Investments at Excellus BCBS, which they started in 2023. Prior to that, they served as an Adjunct Professor at both Monroe College (from 2016 to present) and Berkeley College (from 2016 to 2018). Additionally, they held leadership positions at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, including Director of Special Projects in Community Health/Health Equity (from 2020 to 2023) and Director of Healthcare Management and Transformation (HCM&T) Special Projects (from 2019 to 2020). They also worked as an Executive Leadership Development Associate/Consultant at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey from 2017 to 2019. Apart from their roles in the corporate world, Dr. Edwards has also been involved in the non-profit sector, serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey from 2022 to 2023 and as part of the Executive Leadership Team for Go Red for Women at the American Heart Association from 2021 to 2023. They have previous experience at ADAPT Community Network as the Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement (from 2015 to 2017) and as a Program Director (from 2011 to 2015). They also worked as a Program Manager at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. Their early work experience includes a position as a Research Associate at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2007.

Simone E. Edwards, DrPH, MPH has a diverse education background that has prepared their for a career in public health. Simone E. holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from New York Medical College, where they specialized in an unspecified field. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the same institution.

Prior to their graduate education, Edwards earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General from Stony Brook University, providing their with a solid foundation in the biological sciences.

In addition to their formal degrees, Edwards has sought further professional development through various certifications. Simone E. completed the Black Executive Leadership Program offered by McKinsey & Company. Additionally, they have participated in the Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care program offered by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Together, Edwards' education and certifications demonstrate their commitment to leadership development, advancing equity in health care, and their strong foundation in public health.