With more than 15 years of leadership in community health, health equity, diversity and inclusion, Selynto Anderson, Ph.D., has been tapped to serve as Lee Health’s chief equity and inclusion officer (CEIO).

In his new role, Anderson will further Lee Health’s commitment to strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion. He’ll be responsible for championing, developing, executing and overseeing Lee Health’s social inclusion and equity strategy and programs.

Anderson comes to Lee Health from Self-Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC, where he served as the vice president of community health and health equity/chief diversity and inclusion officer.