Kimberly Aldridge, PhD
About Kimberly Aldridge, PhD
Kimberly Aldridge, PhD, is a Professor of Human Services and Social Justice at The George Washington University. She has extensive experience in oncology marketing and advocacy, and she actively mentors individuals in her field while serving on various boards and volunteering for mental health initiatives.
Work at The George Washington University
Kimberly Aldridge, PhD, has been serving as a Professor in the Human Services and Social Justice department at The George Washington University since 2022. In this role, she focuses on educating students and mentoring individuals in her field. Her expertise in human services and social justice informs her teaching and engagement with the academic community.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Aldridge earned her PhD in Agricultural Economics and International Development from Michigan State University, where she studied from 1992 to 1999. She also holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the same institution. Additionally, she completed the Global Healthcare Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School in 2022. Her academic background supports her work in human services, social justice, and healthcare leadership.
Professional Experience in Oncology Marketing
Aldridge has extensive experience in oncology marketing, having held several senior positions at Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiary, ImClone Systems. She worked as Global Product Director for EGFR at ImClone from 2010 to 2012 and served as Senior Director in various capacities at Eli Lilly from 2001 to 2018. Her roles included Senior Director of US Oncology Marketing and Senior Director of Global Oncology Marketing, contributing to strategic marketing initiatives in the oncology sector.
Community Involvement and Advocacy
Kimberly Aldridge is actively involved in community service and advocacy. She volunteers as a family support group facilitator with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and advocates for misdiagnosed Black women with bladder cancer through her work with the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Additionally, she serves on the board of 'In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda,' promoting reproductive justice and awareness.
Awards and Recognition
In recognition of her contributions to healthcare, Kimberly Aldridge received the 2016 Top Blacks in Healthcare award. This accolade highlights her impact in the field and her commitment to advancing healthcare equity and social justice.