Josh Barnes

Josh Barnes has a diverse work experience. Josh started their career at UNC Campus Recreation in 2016, where they worked as an Operations Ambassador and later became a Building Operations Student Supervisor. In 2018, they joined FirstHealth of the Carolinas as a Health Screening Coordinator and later became a Client Services Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, where they are responsible for developing innovation strategies, managing relationships with local employers, and leading pilot projects to support strategic initiatives.

Josh Barnes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2014 to 2018. Josh continued their education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke from 2020 to 2023, where they obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Health/Health Care Administration/Management.