Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN

2018, USPHS IPEC Award - Honorable Mention for Exemplary Interprofessional, Teambased Practice: At Risk and Vulnerable Communities
2017,  Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
2015,  AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award
2011,  Fellow, Leadership for Academic Nursing; American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2008,  Distinguished Alumni Award-Stony Brook University, School of Nursing
2004, Annual Child Abuse and Neglect/Family Violence Professional Award – Special Leadership in the Area of Child Sexual Abuse; Suffolk County Executive’s Task Force on Family Violence
2004,  Proclamation-Suffolk County Legislature; Outstanding Service and Expertise in Care Of Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN, is Dean and Professor at Thomas Jefferson University - College of Nursing and Vice President, Nursing Academic Partnerships and Innovation at Jefferson Health. Dr. Marino received a Bachelor of Science degree from Molloy College, a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Stony Brook University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. She also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Family Violence Research at The Children’s Hospital/Harvard University School of Medicine. A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, she serves on their Expert Panel on Violence and is the President of the Eastern Nursing Research Society.

Over her tenure at Jefferson, Dr. Marino has been instrumental in raising more than $15 million in grants and scholarships for the Jefferson College of Nursing and its students. Notably, she secured funding from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation to support military veterans transitioning into nursing careers. As a former Navy Reserve Nurse Corps Officer, Dr. Marino is deeply committed to advocating for military veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families. She actively champions the integration of military-trained professionals into the nursing workforce, recognizing the critical skills and leadership they bring to healthcare.

Dr. Marino leads groundbreaking research through an HRSA-funded grant to implement a nurse-led model that increases access to preventive care for seniors. This initiative has improved health outcomes for more than 2,000 seniors while educating over 300 faculty and students globally. Her efforts exemplify the transformative potential of military nurses and their ability to enhance patient care and drive innovative healthcare solutions.

A recognized leader in academic-practice partnerships, Dr. Marino has been at the forefront of workforce development, interprofessional collaborative practice, and innovative care models to promote equity, access, and improved health outcomes. Her work was nationally recognized by AACN’s Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award. She has developed and disseminated toolkits highlighting the essential role of nurse-led teams in improving outcomes for vulnerable populations across diverse healthcare settings.

For over three decades, Dr. Marino maintained clinical practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner and forensic medical examiner, conducting more than 3,000 medical evaluations for child victims of abuse and violence. She has provided expert testimony in over 300 national proceedings.

As a contributor to the U.S. Department of Justice’s publication A National Protocol for Sexual Abuse Medical Forensic Examinations: Pediatric, Dr. Marino set the national standard of care for sexually-abused children. She was also the first nurse appointed to the Board of Directors of the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations and has served as President and Director-at-Large of the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

Dr. Marino's career exemplifies a dedication to advancing healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy for military service members and their vital contributions to the nursing profession.

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