Who i am
About Me
(she/her)
My life's mission is to promote healing and equity by empowering communities through compassionate leadership:
Physically, through my career as a healthcare administrator, Spiritually through my calling in ministry, and Emotionally through my creative passions
NOTABLE Experience
2024
atrium health,
now apart of advocate health
virtual health manager
I lead the design, implementation, and execution of virtual health services across Atrium Health’s Georgia Markets, including Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd.
2023
atrium health,
now apart of advocate health
administrative fellow
I advanced Atrium Health’s mission through experiential learning, mentorship, and impactful project work across growth, strategy, and operations
2022
n.a.h.s.e. case competition
2nd place winner
I led a team of MHA students in developing an innovative 5-year, $20 million strategic plan to improve the healthcare workforce of Ochsner Health system in Louisiana and Mississippi, resulting in placing 2nd out of 30+ teams
2022
university of chicago medicine
administrative intern
I helped to improve patient access to UCM Ambulatory Services by bolstering room utilization via the creation of a provider room allocation metric for use across 28 clinic areas, projecting an appointment increase of 24%
2021
one look ministries
founder
I created a young adults, social-media based ministry that aims to encourage others through community, practicality, intimacy, and faith. Through thoughtful content creation and sharing my story in vulnerability, I hope to inspire others to strengthen their faith and experience joy in their daily lives
2020
unc.a.g.ed (changing the achievement gap in education)
founder & director
I founded an 8-week evidence-based early education intervention program for 30 low-income families with children aged 0-2 years to decrease racial and socioeconomic educational disparities in Columbus, OH, resulting in an increase in parents’ confidence in supporting their child’s learning
Education
& AWARDS
master of healthcare administration (MHA)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, May 2023
Honored to be the youngest inductee to the UNC Department of Health Policy & Management (HPM) Alumni Council
Involvements: Graduate Assistant, HPM Alumni Council; Teaching Assistant, HPM730 Leadership & Management in Healthcare; Student Associate, NAHSE North Carolina; Director of Membership Development, Healthcare Executives Student Association (HESA)
bachelor of science in public health (BSPH)
The Ohio State University, December 2019
Involvements: 2020 OSU College of Public Health Student Commencement Speaker; 2019 President's Prize Recipient; 2019 Candlelight Ceremony Emcee; SPHINX Senior Class Honorary; President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Theta Chapter
Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), 2022
Competitive scholarship given in honor of Albert W. Dent, who was the first Black Fellow of ACHE
THEF Graduate Student Scholarship
Triangle Healthcare Executives Forum
(THEF), 2021
Competitive scholarship given to a high-performing & passionate MHA student at UNC Chapel Hill
Interests & Proficiencies
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
LEADERSHIP
I lead by serving, and I maximize teams by cultivating the potential of those around me
COMMUNITY BUILDING
I aim to empower communities by identifying community assets and sharing tools for sustainable success
Project management
I excel in organization and am skilled at simplifying complex goals into tangible steps
CREATIVe work & MINISTRY
public speaking
I feel most alive when sharing important ideas in impactful communication styles
website & GRAPHIC design
I support the visions of others by creating websites, flyers, and other designs that amplify their work
ministerial teaching & event planning
I find joy in faith-based teaching, curating events, and moderating panels that encourage and inspire others
Selected Works
who are Are: Women who advocate for equity, diversity, & inclusion
Served as a panelist for the Advocate Health Women’s History Month ‘Who We Are’ event, sharing experiences alongside women healthcare leaders from across the Enterprise. Be sure to watch the recording by clicking here!
Becker's Hospital REVIEW
NAHSE NC Chapter WEbsite
Designed a newly created chapter website for NAHSE NC
NAHSE INDY Chapter WEBSITE
Designed a newly created chapter website for NAHSE Indy
THe Communion collective website
Designed a brand website for The Communion Collective
selected flyers and content creation
Created several flyers for colleagues and supervisors
Heartbreak anniversary:
9-Day devotional
Wrote a series to encourage healing after heartbreak
Photos
REFERENCES
Throughout Simone's graduate education, it was a privilege to watch her blossom and refine her skills as a passionate community-driven leader and change agent. Simone has proven herself to be a leader that thinks outside the box with great zeal, organization, compassion, and creativity.
Jeffrey Simms
Director of student life and alumni relations, UNC Chapel hill
Simone is the kind of person who just makes you better simply by being herself and walking in her own truth as a leader. I am confident that she will continue to significantly impact the world with all the work she engages in.
Dr. Christopher Travers
Founder, The communion collective
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