Cornelia Simpson Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in International Development Work

    Bethesda, MD, April 18, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cornelia Simpson, Vice President, Global Human Resources and Business Administration for University Research Co., LLC, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success.

Ms. Simpson, who has nearly two decades of experience in academia, business development and the human resources field, has been the vice president of global human resources and business administration for University Research Company for the past two years.

The company, which is based in Bethesda, Maryland, is dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare, social services and education worldwide. The company's expertise centers on evidence-based improvement in health systems with a focus on Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Nutrition and Mental Health. Operating in tandem with a nonprofit arm, the firm oversees initiatives in the United States and more than 40 other countries with over 900 employees. In her leadership role with the firm, Ms. Simpson develops all human resources policies and spearheads strategic business initiatives. She also oversees recruiting and training processes on a global scale.

Prior to assuming her current role with Universal Research Co., Ms. Simpson filled a number of key positions with prominent international organizations, including serving as the director of international human resources and recruitment for International Medical Corps and as the human resources and recruitment manager for World Vision. During her long career, she has earned a reputation for being a driven, results-oriented professional with expertise in human resource policy development, business development and strategic planning.

Ms. Simpson, who entered the human resources field after a long career in academia, attributes her success to her hard work and personality. Over the next five years, she would like to expand and strengthen her company.

Ms. Simpson holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the Academia de Studii Economice din Bucuresti in addition to a master's degree in marketing. An active member of the field, she belongs to professional groups such as SHRM, InsideNGO, USAID and the Society for International Development.

During her free time, Ms. Simpson enjoys volunteering with local charities, refurbishing furniture and studying interior design.

For more information about University Research Co., visit www.urc-chs.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

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