Aileen Edwards Named On Black Impact Magazine's 26 Of 2026 Women Of Impact List

Aileen M. Edwards is the Founder and CEO of AME Consulting and Leadership Coaching, an executive coach, author, and former Chief Human Resources Officer with over 30 years of senior leadership experience in healthcare and human resources. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, a Certified Crucial Conversations Trainer, and holds a Master of Arts in Leadership.

Aileen's work sits at the intersection of strategy and humanity. She helps leaders navigate complexity, build psychological safety, and lead through difficult conversations with confidence and integrity. Her career has spanned boards, executive teams, and labour partners across the healthcare sector, where she became known for building strong, inclusive workplace cultures.

As the author of “Black Skin Bold Heart” and a sought-after speaker and facilitator, Aileen has built her life's work around one conviction: that women, especially women of colour, belong at the table and deserve to lead on their own terms. She is a trusted advisor, coach, and recognized voice in equity-centered leadership.