Eric Edwards, MS

Eric Edwards, MS has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Eric currently works at Independence First as a Diversity, Inclusion and Training Coordinator, where their responsibilities include researching, recommending, and executing strategies to foster diversity goals. Eric also reviews current practices and policies to assess their impact on diversity initiatives. Prior to this role, Eric worked as an Electronic Visit Verification Assistant at Independence First, where they assisted with timesheets and facilitated training for personal care workers. Eric has also held managerial positions in the food and beverage industry, including Assistant General Manager at Pizza Man and Front of House Manager at Bar Louie. In these roles, they demonstrated strong leadership and customer service skills while overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation policies. Earlier in their career, Eric held various positions at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where they gained experience in program management, leadership development, and student affairs.

Eric Edwards has an extensive education history that includes multiple degrees and certifications. Their most recent educational experience was at Bryant & Stratton College, where they pursued an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, in 2007-2008, Eric completed a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership at Norwich University. Their earliest degree was a Bachelor of the Arts in Communication (Organizational) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earned between 1998 and 2003.

In addition to their degrees, Eric has obtained several certifications. These include "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging" and "Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees," both obtained from LinkedIn in March 2022. They also have a certification in "Human Resources Foundations" from LinkedIn, which was obtained in August 2020.