Denise Daly Konrad, MS appointed as the Director of the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI), effective September 1, 2009.  Ms. Konrad will provide leadership to NLI and guide its future development building on the solid foundation created during the Institute’s first two years under the leadership of Dr. JoAnne Kirk Henry in partnership with Virginia’s nursing professionals.

Ms. Konrad is an experienced leader who has held leadership positions in several health related organizations. As the Executive Director of Richmond Enhancing Access to Community Healthcare (REACH) Denise gained first-hand experience leading coalitions and working with a broad array of organizations with varying missions yet a common goal.   In her role with REACH, she led the non-profit corporation that improved healthcare services for low-income, uninsured residents of greater Richmond.  Ms. Konrad has participated in multiple state and local health committees and advisory boards committed to improving health and health-related services for Virginians. Ms. Konrad as a masters degree in Health Evaluation Sciences from the University of Virginia.

The Richmond Memorial Health Foundation Board has supported five additional years of funding for the Nurse Leadeship Institute of Central Viginia. This decision suports continuation and expansion of the Nurse Leadership Institute.

The Institute outcomes include increased leadership skill for Fellows and increased nurse retention and quality of patient care. The Institute a good investment for health care agencies, as they seek to improve quality and retention during this challenging econonic time.

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