December 07, 2009
Dean Barbara K. Rimer

Dean Barbara K. Rimer

Barbara K. Rimer, DrPH, dean of UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, was among 16 accomplished leaders in the Triangle named “Women Extraordinaire” in 2009 by Business Leader Media, publishers of Business Leader magazine.

Winners of the eighth annual Women Extraordinaire award were honored at a ceremony Dec. 7 in Raleigh and will be featured in the December issue of Business Leader magazine. The event was hosted by Business Leader Media and sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C.

Award recipients were all women of outstanding accomplishment, leaders, innovators, problem-solvers and an inspiration and mentor to others. This year the honorees for Women Extraordinaire were chosen from a record number of nominations.

Rimer was selected for her outstanding leadership of the School’s efforts to improve public health, promote individual well-being and eliminate health disparities across North Carolina and around the world. Recognized as a leading advocate of the crucial issues of health, wellness and public education, Rimer focuses on maintaining the University of North Carolina’s position as a leader in public health research, teaching and service.

Other award recipients represented various businesses and organizations around the Triangle, from law firms to hospitals, pharmaceutical firms to nonprofit organizations.

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For more information, see http://triangle.businessleader.com.

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health contact: Ramona DuBose, director of communications, (919) 966-7467 or ramona_dubose@unc.edu.

 

 

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