Government Relations Team
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Heather Schmaltz
Administrative Director, External Relations
Heather leads the government relations practice at Nationwide Children’s where she oversees the hospitals Government Relations efforts at the federal, state and local level and oversees the cultivation of public grant funds. She is also the primary contact for any state and local government relations needs. Email Heather.
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Morna Smith, PhD
Director of Federal Relations and Health Policy
Morna works with Nationwide Children’s staff to achieve federal funding, policy, and regulations in support of patient care, research, education and children’s health and well-being. She is the point of contact for Congressional visits and requests for Federal funding and policy information.Email Morna.
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Janet Wermuth
Senior Director of Program Grant Development
Janet works with Hospital and Research Institute staff and clinicians to identify and seek out public (federal, state and local) grant funds and foundation research grants to enhance the programs and services provided by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Email Janet.
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Antoinette Parisi Eaton, M.D.
Pediatrician, Professor of Pediatrics- Emerita
Dr. Eaton is a Professor of Pediatrics Emerita at The Ohio State University and a past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She serves the department and institution through her role in resident advocacy education as well as through her work with local, state and national organizations to promote their advocacy mission. Email Dr. Eaton.
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Stephanie Seger
Senior Specialist
Stephanie supports local, state and federal advocacy efforts. Stephanie can be contacted in regards to tours of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, events, advocacy education, or general legislative inquiries. Email Stephanie.
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Dionna Hannah
Executive Assistant
Dionna Hannah, Executive Assistant Provides executive support to the Administrative Director of External Relations. Her main focus is the day to day calendar and travel needs for the Administrative Director and daily operational and administrative activities for external relations. Email Dionna.
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Sandra Porter
Administrative Assistant
Sandra Porter, Administrative Assistant Provides administrative support to the Director of Federal Relations and Health Policy as well as to Dr. Eaton. She can be contacted to in regards to their schedules as well as for daily operational and administrative activities for the government relations department. Email Sandra.
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