Margaret L. Wolff Becomes New Chair of the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees

 

The John A. Hartford Foundation today announced that Margaret L. Wolff has become the chair of its Board of Trustees. Ms. Wolff was elected to the Foundation board in 2004 and, more recently, led the search committee that selected Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, as the Foundation's new president. Ms. Wolff succeeds Norman Volk, who retires from the board after 36 years of dedicated service, including 13 years as chairman.

 

"The board is deeply appreciative of Norman Volk's outstanding service, and I join my fellow board members in thanking Norman for his exceptional leadership. I am honored to become the next board chair for the John A. Hartford Foundation," said Ms. Wolff. "The Foundation's mission of improving the health of older adults is vitally important to individuals, families, health professionals, and our entire society, and I look forward to working closely with Terry Fulmer, our talented new president, and with the board and staff to promote positive change and innovation in our health care delivery system."

 

Ms. Wolff retired last year as a partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, where her practice concentrated on domestic and international mergers and acquisitions. In addition to the Foundation, she serves on the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Mount Holyoke College. She also serves on the board of directors of Travelers Insurance Company of Canada and The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company. After graduating cum laude from Mount Holyoke in 1976, Ms. Wolff went on to earn her JD in 1979 from Case Western Reserve University Law School, where she also served as an editor of the Law Review.

 

"The John A. Hartford Foundation is most fortunate to have Peggy's exceptional leadership for the next era," said Terry Fulmer, president of the Foundation. "She brings keen insight and experience to the role. With the complexities of health care reform and the aging of our society, our Foundation has never been more relevant and impactful. She will lead with dynamic vison and bring the full force of her experience."