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Martha A. Duggan Joins School of Nursing's Board of Visitors

October 19, 2006

Baltimore, Md. – The University Maryland School of Nursing's Board of Visitors recently namedMartha A. Duggan as their newest member. Duggan, who is vice president for business development for the Mid-Atlantic region of Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., is responsible for the development and execution of sales strategy in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

“We welcome Ms. Duggan to the Board of Visitors and look forward to working with her on exciting initiatives to benefit the School of Nursing,” says Board Chair Steven S. Cohen, FACHE, senior vice president of Integrated Operations at MedStar Health.

The Board of Visitors consists of dynamic leaders from both the private and public sectors, whose contributions of time, knowledge, and funds serve as a cornerstone to sustaining excellence in undergraduate and graduate nursing education. At the invitation of the Dean, Board members serve in an advisory role, communicate the School's messages to the greater Baltimore business and professional communities, and partner with the School in strategic fundraising initiatives.

“We are very pleased that Martha Duggan has joined our distinguished Board of Visitors,” says Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, CS, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing. “Her leadership skills and business expertise will be invaluable as the Board moves forward with planning and implementing programs that address our mission of developing leaders in education, research, and clinical practice.”