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Virginia – The James Madison University College of Education has named Donica Hadley first executive director of the Lab School for Innovation and Career Exploration. She is a veteran educator with almost 25 years of experience in the P-12 public school system. She previously served
The Terrell Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) has appointed Carlton Tidwell president. He replaced former President Ray Dunlap following his retirement effective Jan. 12, 2024. As president, Tidwell will support the city of Terrell by promoting economic growth, fostering business development and enhancing
New York – Putnam County has welcomed Bob Cuomo as director of emergency medical services. This is the second time Cuomo has held the position, previously serving from 1997 to 2018. He brings more than four decades of emergency medical service experience to the role.
Kansas – The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has appointed Adam Meier chief nursing officer April 1, 2024. He has worked with the University of Kansas Health System for 11 years. He most recently served as director of nursing for ambulatory operations
Ghizlane Badawi has been appointed chief executive officer of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Badawi has served as interim CEO since January 2024. The decision followed a year-long search to replace Jacqueline Yaft, who resigned as CEO in March 2023. Jim Smith was
New Jersey – Meghan McCord-Zaro was appointed vice president of quality and risk management at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton on April 1, 2024. McCord-Zaro brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to the role. She has served in hospital and ambulatory settings,
District of Columbia – Zakiya Carr Johnson has been appointed chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO) at the U.S. Department of State. She took over responsibilities from Acting CDIO Conny Mayer. Carr Johnson previously worked for the State Department from 2010 to 2017.
Washington – Sound Transit has appointed Terri Mestas as deputy CEO for megaproject delivery. Mestas has more than 30 years of experience leading large, complex infrastructure programs for space exploration, military installation and more. She most recently served as chief development officer for the Los