Simone Nana

Simone Nana brings nearly a decade of experience in healthcare and an emerging presence in healthcare management, representing a new generation of medical leaders dedicated to patient-centered care. She currently serves at a substance abuse clinic, where she has spent the past year and a half guiding patients through critical stages of recovery. In this role, she coordinates care for new patients, connects them with counselors, and collaborates closely with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive and effective treatment plans.

Her path into healthcare was inspired by personal experiences caring for her grandparents, instilling a lasting commitment to healing and service. This compassion evolved into a broader passion for improving healthcare systems. Simone holds dual bachelor’s degrees in medicine and surgery from China, as well as a master’s degree in healthcare management from the College of Staten Island. She is certified in key healthcare competencies, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR, and is an active member of the Healthcare Administrative and Executives Association, reflecting her dedication to continuous professional growth and collaboration.

Simone’s transition into healthcare management was shaped by her frontline experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 in China, where she witnessed the complexities of global healthcare operations and the critical importance of effective administrative systems. Today, she applies her expertise to enhance patient outcomes and optimize healthcare delivery. Her focus includes developing post-recovery follow-up programs and leveraging health informatics to reduce relapse rates among patients recovering from substance use disorders. Simone’s work exemplifies a balance of compassion and innovation, bridging clinical care and administrative leadership with vision and purpose.

• College of Staten Island

• Basic Life Support