Mary G. Boland, DrPH, RN, FAAN , dean and professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa) School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, was recently presented with the 2017 Executive Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. Boland was honored with the prestigious award for her leadership in the healthcare community, innovation, and employee morale.

Boland joined UH Manoa in 2005 following a distinguished career at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She also worked in developing community based care systems for children and families dealing with chronic illnesses. As dean of the UH Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene for the past 12 years, Boland is credited with building academic partnerships for education, research, and service, and transforming education to meet the needs of the community.

UH President and Interim UH Manoa Chancellor David Lassner tells Manoa.Hawaii.edu, “Mary Boland is highly respected across the state as well as at the University of Hawaii. In addition to her positive contributions to healthcare in Hawaii, she is a tremendous asset. We are very proud of Mary and thank her for her commitment to serving the mission of UH Manoa, and furthering innovation and excellence for the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.”

At UH Manoa, Boland led efforts to implement statewide nursing education initiatives from baccalaureate through doctoral levels, developed a statewide partnership for a simulation center, and spearheaded interprofessional initiatives for the UH College of Health Sciences and Social Welfare.

Boland was presented with the award at the annual Awards and Scholarship Gala on Oct. 21, 2017. To learn more about Boland and the UH Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, visit here.

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