– USA, DC – RAINN today announced the addition of Jamila Sykes to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Jamila Sykes is a remarkable leader with an abundance of healthcare experience, especially in meeting the needs of those in crisis. Jamila will play a vital role in guiding RAINN through the next chapter in our history as the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization,” said Scott Berkowitz, RAINN’s president and founder.
About Jamila Sykes
Jamila Sykes currently serves as Director for Health Plan Operations at Highmark Health, the second-largest integrated healthcare delivery system in the United States that is transforming how people interface with payers and providers. She previously worked in health information systems project implementation with Accenture’s Health & Public Service practice; as Public and Government Affairs Advisor at ExxonMobil; and as Global Health Program Manager at Yale University, where she developed health systems improvement strategies with ministries of health in Ghana, Uganda, Brazil, and Trinidad. She worked at Georgetown University Hospital, GBC Health, The Economist, and the African Development Bank during her formal education.
“I’m honored to work alongside the RAINN board, staff, volunteers, and community to champion inclusive healing and support for sexual violence survivors,” said Jamila Sykes. “This organization is doing tremendous, impactful work toward anti-violence, and I’m excited to harness my global network, expertise in healthcare and crisis support, and passion for the mission to support RAINN’s continued growth and development.”
Jamila Sykes holds a Master of International Affairs and Health Policy and Management from Columbia University and a B.A. in Arabic and Pre-Medical Studies from Georgetown University. She is passionate about building cross-cultural understanding, tackling complex problems, and elevating African diaspora art.
About RAINN
RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
For more information: https://rainn.org/
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.