NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL & MINORITY HEALTH
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Leadership
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National Institute & Rural and Minority Health.
National Institute of Rural and Minority Health is dedicated to providing high-quality of services. Our team of experienced professionals are committed to provide the highest quality of services.
Board of Directors
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Dr. Eugene Lengerich
Joined Penn State in 1998.
Dr. Oralia Garcia Dominic
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Is the President and Founder of the National Institute of Rural & Minority Health (NIRMH).
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Dr. Anthony Cortes
Earned his PhD degree in Human Development from Marywood University. Read more...
Symposium Planning Committee Members
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Dr. Margarete Zalon
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Monica Ruiz
Past President of Nurses Foundation of Pennsylvania, Professor Emerita Nursing; Faculty, Online Health Informatics Program, Scranton University
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Executive Director Casa San Jose
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Daniel Conlon
Cheryl Lynn Allen
Counselor at Law of Tucker Law I Arensberg
Retired Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge
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Guillermo Velazquez
Dr. Janet Donovan
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation
Rear Admiral, CEO In the Heart of Pennsylvania Girl Scouts
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Deep Gupta
Founder and Past President of Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania (AIACPA)
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Dr. Deborah Cardenas
Founder and Past President of Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania (AIACPA)
Robert Toporek
Decorated Vietnam Veteran
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Dr. Shirley Warshaw
Professor of Political Science, Emeriti, Gettysburg College
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Dr. Candice Pulkowski
Scientist in Neuro-Marketing and Artificial Intelligence, and Founder Benevine
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Nicole McCartan, PhD(c)
Project Manager | Marketing | Trainer | Connector | Social Media Guru | Developer | Event Planner | Brand Activator | Professor
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Rev. Dr. Linwood Smith, Jr.
Community Health and Wellness Organizer, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Ivan Usero
President, Pittsburgh Metro Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC), Senior Advisor, Property & Casualty Insurance / Corporate Benefits (NFP)