Public Policy

By Public Policy Chair

Rosemary Cunningham

cunninghamrt@comcast.net

AAUW Announces New Executive Director

Text Box: Washington - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is pleased to welcome Linda D. Hallman as its new executive director. Hallman joins AAUW with a long history of executive-level association and foundation experience in the Washington, D.C., area. Most recently, she served as vice president of policy and government strategy, external and member relations, with the National Alliance for Health Information Technology (NAHIT) in Washington, D.C. Highlights of Hallman's extensive nonprofit experience include her work as executive director of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) and AMWA Foundation and as president and chief executive officer of the American Horticultural Society (AHS). She also served for nine years in the United States Army as soprano soloist with the U.S. Army Band and Chorus at Fort Myer, Virginia. "Over the past year, AAUW has taken bold steps in new directions, and I am

Text Box: honored to be joining this powerful and dynamic organization," stated Hallman. "There is, indeed, work that remains undone. AAUW's future is bright-and together, with the dedication and commitment of volunteer leaders and members and the excellent staff, we will build on AAUW's past and present successes as we pursue even greater achievements in the future." "AAUW has been undergoing a major strategic process initiative as part of the revitalization of our more than 125-year-old organization. We are very pleased to have Linda as AAUW's executive director at this pivotal time in our history, and it is with great enthusiasm that we welcome her as a member of our leadership team and as an AAUW member," said AAUW President Ruth Z. Sweetser. Hallman's role as executive director of AAUW includes overseeing the Association, the AAUW Educational Foundation, and the AAUW Leadership

Text Box: and Training Institute. "We are excited to have Linda join us in pursuing the mission of AAUW-advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research," said AAUW Educational Foundation President Barbara L. O'Connor. "Our mission continues to be important and necessary because equity is still an issue." Hallman earned a master's degree in organizational management from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree in music education from Indiana University. She has acquired extensive continuing professional development and is affiliated with relevant organizations for professionals in the field, including the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership.