Julie Edwards named AVP for student health and wellbeing
Following a nationwide search, Julie Edwards, director of the Cornell Health’s Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, has been named assistant vice president of student and campus life for student health and wellbeing, effective July 1.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Julie into this role, where she will provide management oversight for Cornell Health and strategic direction to enhance our vision for and dedication to student health and well-being at Cornell,” said Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life. “Through her previous successes at Cornell Health and in the Skorton Center, Julie’s firsthand knowledge of our campus’s landscape will help drive forward holistic and far-reaching initiatives that link students’ well-being to personal and academic success.”
In her new role, Edwards will oversee more than 250 staff members supporting medical services, nursing services, clinical support services, counseling and psychological services, nutritional health, occupational medicine, student disability services and administrative services, as well as the Skorton Center.
“I’m honored to be selected as AVP for student health and wellbeing at Cornell and have this exhilarating opportunity to work in an expanded capacity within the Division of Student and Campus Life,” Edwards said. “I’m excited to build upon the existing strong foundation, to think critically about how we can take our initiatives to the next level, ensuring that Cornell Health leadership and expertise is at the table for conversations centered around campus well-being.”