Marlene Edith Post

Marlene Edith Post, a past Hadassah national president, is currently the advisor to Hadassah Magazine, where she previously served as chair. She also served as president of Hadassah International. Her 50-year volunteer career working on behalf of a myriad of humanitarian causes has placed her at the pinnacle of vital new initiatives in the 21st century including participating in dozens of think tanks, programs and advisory committees. In 1997, she opened the first Hadassah Washington, D.C. Action Office and took a leading advocacy position to prevent genetic discrimination in the health insurance industry. She was also a founding chairperson of the Birthright Israel program. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education and Administration and has served as a Nursing Educator in a host of health care institutions. Her expertise in health care, volunteerism and advocacy, coupled with her outstanding knowledge of Israel, makes her a highly sought-after speaker and participant in programs throughout the US.