40 Under 40
The 40 Under 40 honors the rising stars making their mark on the workforce solutions ecosystem.

Cameron Edwards
honoree profile
When Cameron Edwards applied for a recruiting position 14 years ago, she was simply excited for the opportunity to “talk to people.” Fourteen years later, and now Matlen Silver’s senior VP of client strategy and operations, Edwards oversees all channel partnerships, enterprise new business development, operational support for CW programs, and marketing. She has been instrumental in Matlen Silver’s success, driving new business development by over 200% in 2023 and helping the organization win AgileOne’s Silver Supplier of the Year. Most importantly, Edwards’ passion for people hasn’t wavered.
“So many people have had a bad experience, and I’m really deliberate on changing that for people,” Edwards says. “You never lose sight that, at the end of the day, everything you’re doing is to make something better for an individual.”
While Edwards’ accomplishments are often summarized in numbers and accolades, she takes the most pride in the way she and her teammates remain true to their values, particularly when it comes to increased representation for diverse candidates. Edwards is a fierce advocate for changing the “faces at the tables,” providing opportunities for people with an array of experiences and perspectives. While Edwards notes that emerging technologies will undoubtedly transform the industry, there are personal touches that cannot be automated. “You need to understand that Brad’s looking for a job because he keeps missing his daughter’s soccer practice. … Jennifer is looking for a new opportunity because she just got passed over for another promotion,” Edwards says. “I’ve always been a really fervent believer that technology is only an enhancement to the personal experience.”