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The Honorable Louis W. Sullivan, MD, Chairman
President Emeritus, Morehouse School of Medicine
Louis Sullivan served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1989 to 1993. Prior to and following his service as HHS Secretary, he was President of Morehouse School of Medicine, which he now serves as President Emeritus. He is co-chair of The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. A graduate of Morehouse College, he earned his medical degree from Boston University, and is certified in internal medicine and hematology. The recipient of 45 honorary degrees, he served on the faculties of the medical schools at Harvard, Seton Hall, and Boston universities before arriving at Morehouse in 1975. He was also the founding president of the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools.
Fitzhugh Mullan, MD, Vice Chairman
Murdock Head Professor of Medicine and Health Policy, George Washington University
A pediatrician by training, Fitzhugh Mullan was formerly an Assistant U.S. Surgeon General and Director of the Public Health Service’s Bureau of Health Professions. Dr. Mullan is the Murdock Head Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. He also practices pediatrics at the Upper Cardoza Clinic in Washington, DC and is contributing editor of the journal Health Affairs. Dr. Mullan is the co-founder of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. The author of several books, including Plagues and Politics: A History of the U.S. Public Health Service, he received his BA from Harvard University and his MD from the University of Chicago.
The Honorable Charlene Drew Jarvis, PhD, Secretary
President, Southeastern University
Charlene Drew Jarvis is an educator, scientific researcher, politician and public servant. A member of the Council of the District of Columbia from 1979 until 2000, Dr. Jarvis served as chair of its Economic Development Committee. She was appointed to the presidency of Southeastern University in 1996. The daughter of blood bank pioneer Charles Drew, Dr. Jarvis holds a PhD in neuropsychology from the University of Maryland. She has also served as President of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce.
G. Steven Burrill, Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer, Burrill & Company
Steve Burrill is the CEO of Burrill & Company, a San Francisco-based private merchant bank focused exclusively on life science companies. Burrill & Company revolves around several core activities -- strategic partnering, spinouts, venture capital investment, and media – and has over $950 million under management. Prior to founding Burrill & Company, Mr. Burrill spent 28 years with Ernst & Young, directing and coordinating services to clients in the biotechnology/life sciences and high technology industries worldwide. He was also International Chairman of their Manufacturing/High Technology practice. In 2002, he was recognized as the biotech investment visionary by Scientific American magazine (The Scientific American 50). A strong proponent of informal science education, Mr. Burrill is an internationally recognized spokesman for the life sciences and high technology industries.
C. Everett Koop, MD, ScD
C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth
C. Everett Koop served as U.S. Surgeon General from 1981 to 1989. In this role he oversaw the activities of the 6,000 member PHS Commissioned Corps and advised the public on a variety of health matters including smoking and health, diet and nutrition, immunization and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Koop continues to be a force for public health and education through his writings and public appearances, and as Senior Scholar of the C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth. He served as Chairman of the National Health Museum until July 2000, when he became Chairman Emeritus.
William Anlyan, MD
Vice Chairman, The Duke Endowment
William G. Anlyan is Chancellor Emeritus of Duke University and Vice Chairman of the Duke Endowment. He served as head of the Duke University Medical Center from 1964 to 1989, during which time the center underwent a period of remarkable growth. He was named Chancellor of the University in 1988 and Chancellor Emeritus in 1990, when he accepted a position as a Trustee of the $2.5 billion Duke Endowment. He is the author of Metamorphoses: Memoirs of a Life in Medicine (2004) as well as 14 other books or chapters of books on medical education and health policy. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Yale University and received his medical degree from its School of Medicine.
William F. Austin
Founder and CEO, Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
Humanitarian and philanthropist William Austin is one of the world’s foremost experts in hearing aids. Mr. Austin’s drive to satisfy his customers first has made Starkey Laboratories an industry leader, while his expertise earned him distinction as the hearing aid dispenser of choice to celebrities and dignitaries, sports figures and public servants. In addition to providing corporate leadership for Starkey, he is well known for leading missions to personally administer to children in such countries as El Salvador, Mexico, Ecuador and Panama, donating time, financial support and hearing aids.
The Honorable Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Chairman and President, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
Joseph Califano is a lawyer, public health policy educator, and writer. Mr. Califano served as U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare from 1977 through 1979. Most recently he founded and serves as Chairman and President of the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA). CASA is an independent non-profit research center that brings together under one roof all the professional disciplines needed to study and combat all types of substance abuse as they affect all aspects of society.
Peter Carmel, MD
American Medical Association
Pediatric neurosurgeon Peter Carmel was elected to the American Medical Association’s Board of Trustees in 2002, and is the immediate past president of the AMA Foundation Board of Directors. Dr. Carmel completed his medical training at the New York University School of Medicine, his residency in neurosurgery at the Neurological Institute of New York, and his doctorate in neuroanatomy from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Carmel is currently the professor and chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School. He is also co-medical director of the Neurological Institute of New Jersey. He has served in numerous positions in both the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and played a large role in launching the Decade of the Brain initiative that has raised millions of dollars in new research money for neurological diseases and stroke.
Fuad El-Hibri
Preisdent, Emergent Biosolutions
Fuad El-Hibri is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emergent Biosolutions, a Maryland-based biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacture and commercialization of immunobiotics. Emergent is the sole manufacturer of and FDA-licensed anthrax vaccine, BioThrax. Mr. El-Hibri is a member of the Board of Trustees of American University and of the International Biomedical Research Alliance.
Robert E. Fischell, ScD
President, Fischell Biomedical, LLC
Robert Fischell is a noted educator, scientist, businessman, and philanthropist. A physicist by training, he holds more than 200 U.S. and foreign patents, approximately 95 of which are in the field of medical devices. He is considered the father of modern medical stents, lifetime pacemaker batteries, and implantable insulin pumps and his inventions were the basis for the incorporation of Pacesetter Systems, Inc., now the world’s second largest heart pacemaker company. In 2005, Dr. Fischell and his late wife contributed $30 million to the University of Maryland to establish the Fischell Department of Bioengineering and the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices.
Margaret Hamburg, MD
Senior Scientist, Global Health and Security Initiative, Nuclear Threat Initiative
Margaret Hamburg, Senior Scientist at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, is a highly regarded expert in community health and bio-defense, including preparedness for nuclear, biological and chemical threats. One of the youngest people ever elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Hamburg is a graduate of Radcliffe College and earned her MD from Harvard Medical School. She served as Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 1997 to 2000, and as Commissioner of health for the City of New York from 1991 to 1997.
William A. Haseltine, PhD
President, William A. Haseltine Foundation for Medical Sciences and the Arts
William Haseltine serves and Chairman of Haseltine Global Health, a company that assists disadvantaged countries acquire better healthcare. In 1992, he founded Human Genome Sciences, Inc., with a mission to discover, develop, manufacture and market new gene- and protein-based drugs. Dr. Haseltine holds a PhD from Harvard University in Biophysics. He has been a professor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, as well as editor-in-chief of the Journal of AIDS. Dr. Haseltine is also President of The William A. Haseltine Foundation for Medical Sciences and the Arts.
J. Edward Hill, MD
World Medical Association
Edward Hill, a board-certified family physician from Tupelo, Mississippi, is a Past President of the American Medical Association. Prior to his election to the AMA Board in 1996, he served as an AMA Delegate from the Mississippi State Medical Association and as a member of the AMA’s Council on Legislation. Dr. Hill has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Mississippi State Medical Association, President of the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, and President of the Southern Medical Association.
Donald Ian Macdonald, MD
Founder and Chairman, The Somerled Foundation
Donald Ian Macdonald is the Founder and Chairman of The Somerled Foundation, which provides funding and support for vaccinations in Africa. He is also Founder and Chief Medical Office of Integrated Laboratory Services Biotech, Inc., and previously founded and served as Chairman and CEO of Employee Health Programs, Inc. Dr. Macdonald served as Administrator of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and as Acting Assistant Secretary for Health. In 1988, he was appointed Deputy Assistant to the President for Drug Abuse Policy. Prior to entering public service, he was a practicing pediatrician and clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida.
Mike Magee, MD
Senior Fellow for Health Policy, Center for Aging Services Technologies
Mike Magee is Senior Fellow for Health Policy at the Center for Aging Services Technologies of the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging. He is also Editor of Health Commentary.org and Healthy-Waters.org. Dr. Magee is a member of the National Commission for Quality Long Term Care. He has served formerly as a Senior Fellow in the Humanities to the World Medical Association; a David Rockefeller Fellow; Professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College; Honorary Master Scholar at New York University School of Medicine; and Vice President of Global Medical Relations and Science Policy, Pfizer, Inc.
Afaf I. Meleis, PhD, FAAN
Dean of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Afaf I. Meleis, a nurse and medical sociologist, is the Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Council General of the International Council on Women’s Health Issues. Dr. Meleis’ main teaching areas are theoretical nursing, coping and living with transitions, and international health. Her scholarship is focused on theory and knowledge development, immigrant and international health, and women’s role integration and health. An internationally recognized leader in nursing and global health, Dr. Meleis is an active member of the American Academy of Nursing.
The Honorable Mitzi Perdue, MPA
Commissioner, National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Mitzi Perdue is an active philanthropist and national health advocate who serves as a member of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, an independent agency of the Federal government that advises the President and Congress on national and international library and information policies. In addition, working in conjunction with the State of Maryland’s Health Department, she created a program to serve residents of that state’s Eastern Shore who, studies show, are at heightened risk for health problems. Over 6,000 residents have participated in the healthy lifestyles program. Ms. Perdue, an artist and handcraft designer has also worked in software development and broadcast and print journalism. She served as a U.S. Delegate to the United Nations Conference on Women in Nairobi and is a well published author.
James M. Phillips
Vice Chairman, Luminetx
James M. Phillips, Vice Chairman of Luminetx, has enjoyed an outstanding career starting companies and guiding them through successful IPO’s while bringing new technologies into industry-leading positions – including the PDA, digital cell phone, fixed cellular and internet multimedia. His career began at Nortel, which was followed by SkyTel, Motorola, and IPIX. He was recruited by FedEx to build the FedEx Institute of Technology (FIT), after which he became CEO in residence at Morgan Keegan, a Memphis-based investment firm. While there he was asked to evaluate a technology called VeinViewer, which led to the creation of Luminetix Corporation. Mr. Phillips holds a number of patents in cell phone, PDA and data modem designs, and serves on a number of non-profit boards.
Joseph E. Robert, Jr.
Chairman and CEO, The J.E. Robert Companies
Joseph E. Robert, Jr. is Founder, Chairman and CEO of The J.E. Robert Companies, an independent private commercial real estate, mortgage investment and asset management firm with operations throughout North America and Europe. Mr. Robert has a strong commitment to the Nation’s Capital and the children who live there. He is founder and Chairman of Fight for Children, Inc., and is Chairman of the Comprehensive Campaign of Children’s National Medical Center. In 2002, Mr. Robert was named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year for the National Capital Region. He serves as a member of a wide-range of non-profit board.
Isadore Rosenfeld, MD
Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Isadore Rosenfeld, MD, is the Rossi Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and an attending physician at both the New York Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is also the health editor for Parade magazine in which his twice monthly columns are enjoyed by over 70 million readers. In addition to maintaining a private medical practice in Manhattan, Dr. Rosenfeld serves as medical consultant for Fox TV where he appears on his popular “Sunday House Calls.” An eight-time best selling-author, he is one of the leading and most effective educators of the American public on health and medical matters.
Harold J. Ruvoldt
Nixon Peabody
Harold Ruvoldt is a partner in the law firm of Nixon Peabody in New York City, where he heads the complex civil litigation and corporate integrity group. He also leads Nixon Peabody’s multidisciplinary team dealing with corporate risk, operational issues, governance and integrity. Before joining Nixon Peabody, Mr. Ruvoldt was managing partner in charge of the New York office of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge. Earlier in his career he served as prosecutor of Hudson County, New Jersey. He also served as county counsel for the County of Hudson and as city attorney for Jersey City, New Jersey. A graduate of St. Peter’s College, Mr. Ruvoldt received his law degree from Seton Hall University. He is an active supporter of a number of non-profit organizations and educational institutions, including Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Leonard D. Schaeffer
Leonard Schaeffer is the immediate past Chairman of WellPoint Health Networks, one of the nation’s largest publicly traded healthcare companies serving the needs of more than 13 million medical members and over 49 million specialty members. He has been named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 American CEOs and by Modern Healthcare as one of managed care’s “10 Deepest Thinkers.” Mr. Schaeffer previously served as President of Group Health, Inc. and as Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Ralph Snyderman, MD
Chancellor Emeritus, Duke University
James B. Duke Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Ralph Snyderman became Chancellor Emeritus of Duke University in 2004. He previously served as Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine at Duke, where he oversaw the development of the Duke University Health System into one of the most successful integrated academic health systems in the country. After stepping down as Chancellor, Dr. Snyderman founded Proventys, Inc. Dr. Snyderman is internationally recognized for his contributions in inflammation research and has received numerous honors, including the CIBA GEIGY Award, the Bonazinga Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arthritis Foundation.
The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson
Tommy Thompson served as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2001 until 2005. His time as Secretary was marked by significant increases in funding for the National Institutes of Health, a reorganization of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and a strengthening of the nation’s preparedness for a bioterrorism attack. Prior to his tenure as HHS Secretary, he served an unprecedented four terms as Governor of Wisconsin.
J. Mark Dunham
President
As President of the National Health Museum, Mark Dunham is responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic oversight for all areas of its development, including site acquisition, communications, fundraising and Board development. In this position, he serves as an ex officio, non-voting member of the NHM Board of Trustees. Dunham assumed the role of President in 2003, after having served NHM in several positions throughout its development. Prior to NHM, he served as Vice President for Government Affairs of a Capitol Hill legislative affairs firm, where he represented a number of leading national non-profit organizations and institutions in advocacy efforts before the U.S. Congress. He began his career in Washington as staff assistant to former U.S. Senator Russell B. Long (D-LA), and went on to serve as Senior Legislative Aide to former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA). A graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Political Science, he is currently serving his second term on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Health Education Centers.
David H. Roland
Senior Vice President
David Roland has senior executive responsibilities in all areas of Museum operations. Prior to joining NHM, he headed his own media production and consulting firm and has more than three decades of experience working closely with the nation's leading health institutions and medical research corporations. Previously he was President of the health communications firm Science and Medicine Enterprises; Executive Vice President at The Blackwell Corporation of Washington, Vice President at WQED-TV/FM Pittsburgh; and Vice President and General Manager at WQLN-TV/FM in Erie, Pennsylvania. A former newspaper reporter and magazine editor who was a Navy public affairs officer during the Vietnam War, David is an award-winning television and book producer and twice served as Chairman of the prestigious George Foster Peabody Awards. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Ohio University and completed a Harvard advanced management program.
Elizabeth Videnieks
Director of Administration
As Director of Administration, Libby Videnieks is responsible for NHM’s financial management and operations. In this role, she serves as Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the Museum's Board of Trustees. Videnieks’ service to NHM extends to its inception, when she oversaw its incorporation and early development activities. Prior to her work for NHM, she was employed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as Special Assistant to two Under Secretaries for Health. Her previous experience also includes positions at the U.S. Department of Education, where she served as a Special Assistant to the Under Secretary and Acting Secretary, the U.S. Peace Corps and the White House.
VivianLee Ward
Director of CyberEducation
VivianLee Ward, Director of CyberEducation, serves as the Museum's chief educational technology strategist and manages Access Excellence @ The National Health Museum, NHM's award winning educational resource for teachers and learners of the life and health sciences. She brings a variety of experiences to her position at NHM. Trained in physiology, biochemistry, and education with a MS from the University of Illinois, was a researcher in endocrinology, a high school life sciences teacher, and a Stanford University master teacher before helping found AE in 1995. She is completing her doctorate at USC. Active in state and national organizations, she currently serves on the Policy Committee of the National Science Digital Library, and is the Governor's Appointee to the Advisory Board of the California Science Project. Her recognitions include the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers and the Margaret Nicholson Distinguished Service Award from the California Science Teachers Association.
Claudia L. Menashe
Project Director, National Public Health Partnership
As Project Director for the National Public Health Partnership, Claudia Menashe is responsible for the development, organization, and implementation of all aspects of the Partnership. Claudia is a health communications and service-oriented professional with more than ten years of experience in public health, social work, communications, partnership development and strategic planning. Prior to joining the National Health Museum, she served as Vice President of Matthews Media Group Inc., a leading health communications firm, where she was responsible for managing multi-million dollar health communication projects for a variety of clients, including federal agencies such as NIH. In addition, Claudia has worked at the American Psychological Association on a violence prevention project and at the Arlington Hospital in an outpatient wellness center. Claudia received master's degrees in public health and in social work from Boston University, and in 1997 was elected to the Alpha Beta chapter of Delta Omega, the honorary society for graduate studies in public health.
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