Carladenise Edwards

Carladenise Edwards is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in healthcare administration and strategy. Currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer for Miami-Dade County, Carladenise oversees various financial and administrative functions. Previous roles include Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Henry Ford Health System, and similar positions at Providence St. Joseph Health, where leadership responsibilities spanned strategic planning, business development, and organizational transformation. Carladenise founded The BAE Company, providing consulting services to enhance community health. Educational achievements include a Ph.D. in Medical Sociology from the University of Florida and a fellowship at Harvard University's Adaptive Leadership Institute.