Symeria Hudson
President & CEO, UNited way miami, miami
As the organization’s first Black president and CEO, a role she assumed in 2022, Hudson is revitalizing UpSkill Miami, forging pathways for more than 750 residents to higher-paying jobs in health care, transportation, construction, energy and aviation. Prior to joining United Way, Symeria was president and CEO for Chapman Partnership, a prominent, local nonprofit that provides comprehensive services to empower unhoused individuals to become self-sufficient. Before moving to Miami, Symeria was based in London, England, as president of global franchises and head research and development for ConvaTec, a $1.8-billion medical technology company. She spent 15 years driving new product innovation, product portfolio management and strategy for corporations in the U.S. and Europe such as Baxter International and Hospira. Hudson is a board member of MTF Biologics and UFP Technologies, and an operating advisor for Revival Healthcare Partners. She has also served as a board member for Baxter Foundation and Kohl Children’s Museum.
EDUCATION: Alabama A&M University (BS), Harvard University (MBA)
READING/LISTENING: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth; Terri Savelle Foy Podcast — Personal Development
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Invest in your team. Value people and their contributions to your organization. Help your team connect to your mission and how they help move the organization forward. Their success is your success.
