The modern workplace is an ecosystem of variable risks. From cyber-physical threats to climate-induced natural disasters, the scope of "occupational hazard" has expanded beyond slips, trips, and falls into the realm of complex, systemic emergencies.

Simon identifies that most workplace emergencies escalate faster than bureaucratic protocols can adapt. A rigid "Lockdown Procedure" may be useless in a fluid situation (e.g., an active shooter scenario versus a hazmat spill). Simon’s critique highlights that employees trained strictly on checklists often freeze when the variables of the emergency do not match the checklist parameters.

Her message of hope and change has resonated with voters across the country, and she has become a popular speaker on the conference circuit. Simon's influence extends beyond her own party, too, with many of her ideas and initiatives being picked up by other politicians and activists.

: She has been actively involved in explaining and supporting the Episode Quality Improvement Program (EQIP), a value-based care program in Maryland.