Cumulus Welcomes Edwin L. Walker to Advisory Board

Cumulus is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin L. Walker to its Advisory Board. With more than 40 years of experience advocating for older Americans and leading impactful public service initiatives, Mr. Walker brings invaluable expertise to the Cumulus team. His extensive career in aging policy and program development positions him as a key asset as Cumulus continues to innovate and deliver solutions that optimize integrated healthcare models.

Mr. Walker's distinguished career includes his long tenure as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this role, he was instrumental in developing and expanding home and community-based long-term care programs that helped older adults and their caregivers age with dignity and independence. Prior to his work at ACL, Mr. Walker served as the Director of the Missouri Division of Aging, where he oversaw comprehensive services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they had access to the support they needed to thrive.

“We are thrilled to welcome Edwin Walker to the Cumulus Advisory Board. His leadership in aging policy, combined with his deep commitment to improving the lives of older adults, will provide invaluable guidance as we focus on delivering innovative technology solutions that enhance community-based care. We look forward to working with him to shape the future of how our solutions add maximum value for our customers and the clients they serve.”

–John Byer, Cumulus CEO

Edwin L. Walker retired from federal service in March 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of advancing policies and programs that promote independence, health, and well-being for older Americans. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University.

“It is an honor to join the Advisory Board of Cumulus. I have long admired the Cumulus team’s commitment to innovation and its passion for improving outcomes in home- and community-based services programs. I am excited to contribute my expertise in public service and aging policy to furthering the organization’s mission. I look forward to collaborating with the team to drive forward-thinking solutions that maximize efficiency and improve outcomes in integrated healthcare models nationwide.”

–Edwin L. Walker, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living

The Cumulus Advisory Board brings together leaders from a wide range of sectors, including technology, public service, and community programs, all dedicated to advancing the company’s mission of delivering impactful solutions. Together, these individuals offer strategic guidance, insights, and foresight that help Cumulus navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and continue to innovate for the future.

About Cumulus

Cumulus is a cloud-based collaboration hub that optimizes social care referrals and social determinants of health outcomes, connects medical care and social care teams, enables organizations to securely share information, automates workflows, and maximizes efficiency. Cumulus empowers organizations and their partners to reduce costs, conduct client screenings, make closed-loop referrals, and track outcomes, all while improving the delivery of care and services.