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Marla E. Salmon, ScD, RN, FAAN
Dean
The Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Endowed Dean in Nursing
Professor, Psychosocial and Community Health
Professor, Global Health
Psychosocial & Community Health
Box 357260
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195

Email Address: msalmon@u.washington.edu


Marla Salmon is the Robert G. and Jean A. Reid Endowed Dean in Nursing and professor in Psychosocial and Community Health. She also holds a joint appointment as a professor in Global Health. Prior to her recent appointment at UW, Dr. Salmon served as dean and professor at Emory University School of Nursing, where she served as founding director of its Lillian Carter Center for International Nursing. She has also held academic leadership positions at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Minnesota. A former director of the Division of Nursing for the US Department of Health and Human Services, Dean Salmon has been an integral part of policy development in nursing both internationally and nation-wide through her advisory roles.
Dean Salmon’s research is focused in community and public health nursing, health sciences policy and nursing leadership globally. She studies nursing workforce policy and dynamics both in the United States and internationally. She recently authored the award-winning book 'Nurse: A World of Care' which explores the role and impact of nursing around the world. Her work on this book has been honored with numerous national awards, including a 2008 Book of the Year award from the American Journal of Nursing.
Her current board/advisory committee memberships include: the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Board of Trustees; Board of Directors, the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research; National Institute for Health, Institute for the International Education of Students (IES); and, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization Nursing Advisory Council. She is a member of the Institute of Medicine and Fellow at the American Academy of Nursing. Recipient of numerous honors and recognitions for leadership in nursing and public health, Dr. Salmon has published and consulted extensively in the US and abroad. She holds a doctor of science degree from Johns Hopkins University; BSN, BA in political science and MSN, University of Portland (Ore.) and was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany. She holds three honorary degrees. Dr. Salmon is also a 2nd Degree Black Belt in the American Taekwondo Association.

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