New President Elected to Lead National Education Association Health Information Network Board of Directors
Dr. Cary Sennett begins a two-year term as President
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the National Education Association Health Information Network has elected Dr. Cary Sennett, President of IMPAQ International and longtime health care quality champion, President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Sennett began his two-year term as President on September 1st, 2012.
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The NEA HIN represents the health and safety needs of members of the NEA, the country's largest professional union, and the students they serve. The NEA HIN Board sets overall policy and direction for the organization and its programs. As President, Dr. Sennett has the opportunity to work with NEA HIN management, staff, and partners, to advance the organization's efforts in improving health and safety in schools and communities across the country.
"We are delighted to have Dr. Sennett leading the Board at a time when there is so much opportunity to contribute to national efforts to improve the health of students and educators," said Jerald Newberry, NEA HIN's Executive Director. "Dr. Sennett's broad perspective both on healthcare and on education and his experience with evaluation will be very important to NEA HIN, especially as we seek new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we serve."
"It is a privilege to have this leadership opportunity in an organization that helps improve the lives of children in so many ways," said Dr. Sennett. "Children truly are America's greatest asset. Schools and the staff who work in the nation's public schools play a critical role in assuring that those children achieve all that they can."
About NEA HIN
The NEA Health Information Network (NEA HIN) is the non-profit health and safety arm of the National Education Association (NEA), provides health and safety information, programs, and services for the benefit of NEA's more than three million members, in 15,000 local associations throughout the U.S. NEA HIN's mission is to improve the health and safety of the school community through disseminating information that empowers school professionals and positively impacts the lives of their students.
About IMPAQ
IMPAQ International is a public policy research firm specializing in designing and implementing rigorous research studies and evaluations of government programs and demonstrations.
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SOURCE NEA Health Information Network
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