Vikki Walton

Vikki Walton is an accomplished professional in health equity and public policy, currently serving as the Sr Principal and Health Equity Leader at Mercer, a role initiated in February 2023, where Vikki leads the Health Equity Center of Excellence, guiding efforts to integrate health equity into strategic benefits frameworks as part of a broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. Previously, Vikki held the position of Director of Health Equity and ESG Policy at Novartis from March 2022 to February 2023, focusing on the alignment and development of US Public Affairs strategic plans regarding Environment, Social, and Governance issues. Vikki's extensive experience at Novartis includes roles as Director of State Public Policy & External Affairs, Associate Director of State Health Policy, and Senior Manager of Business Solutions, illustrating a strong foundation in health policy and management. Vikki holds a BBA in Marketing from Howard University and an MBA in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.