Ivory J. Simms, Ph.D.
Senior Sustainability Partner | Food Systems Scholar
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I am passionate about developing equitable access to nutrient-dense food products. I believe sustainable distribution systems are built at the intersection of public, private, and government partnerships. Leading empirical research I assess the challenges of independent retailers serving consumers in food-insecure markets. Additionally, I examine the economic relationship between hunger relief programs, food retail, and the impact on consumer purchase behavior. With over 20 years of innovative business process and organizational design experience, I partner with environmental, health, and safety leaders to implement sustainable enterprise-wide ESG solutions. I have led global teams in the chemical, power, oil and gas, and commercial real estate industries. Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Computational Simulation
Education
- Case Western Reserve University
Doctor of Philosophy2019 - 2023 - Georgia State University
Masters in Business Administration2016 - 2018 - Ohio University
Bachelor of Commuication Sciences1996 - 2000 - Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences1996 - 2000
Certifications
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Organizational Change Leadership
Georgia State University
April 2018 - present