Lester Davis is the vice president, chief of staff of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst). In this role, he collaborates with the CareFirst executive leadership team, guiding strategic initiatives, leading special projects and serving as an extension of the Office of the CEO. He leads CareFirst's Public Health and Community Health and Social Impact teams, where he oversees philanthropic giving, community engagement, and initiatives that drive forward measurable improvements in community health and health equity. Davis engages with internal and external stakeholders throughout the region to grow support for and expand CareFirst's mission of advancing affordable, accessible and equitable health care.