Adtalem Global Education Inc. has appointed Blake Simpson as senior vice president, sustainability and chief communications officer, effective December 5. In this newly created role, Simpson will lead global corporate communications, including investor, government, and media relations, and sustainability. She will be responsible for the development and implementation of Adtalem's enterprise brand and communications strategy, sharing the compelling story of Adtalem to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities worldwide. Simpson has built and grown some of the world's most iconic brands by harnessing the power of responsible storytelling and creating consistent and compelling inside-out narratives.

With more than 20 years of experience, she has a deep-rooted expertise in supporting large-scale enterprise strategies, executive leaders, employees, consumers, and communities through impactful strategic communications. Most recently, Simpson served as senior vice president, communications, impact, events, access, and creative at Under Armour Inc. Simpson played a key role in strengthening Under Armour's reputation and enhancing category global communications and event strategy, ensuring consistent and compelling message delivery across earned and owned channels, and contributing to increased sales. Prior to Under Armour, Simpson served as vice president of public affairs and communications for CKE Restaurants Inc. where she led the teams responsible for developing and managing brand marketing; corporate, internal, and employee communications; crisis and change management communications; and social media strategy.

Her previous work includes serving in various strategic communications leadership roles for brands such as Levi Strauss & Co., Yahoo, and NBC news. Simpson is also one of the founding members of CHIEF, a TEDx speaker, and was named to PRWeek's 2021 Hall of Femme. Simpson earned her Master of Science in journalism from Boston University and her Bachelor of Science in comparative politics from the University of California at Davis.