Background
Martin, Claire Patricia was born on August 10, 1936 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. Came to the United States, 1956. Naturalized, 1975. Daughter of A.A.D. and Ruby Edith (Pollard) Martin.
Martin, Claire Patricia was born on August 10, 1936 in Georgetown, Guyana, South America. Came to the United States, 1956. Naturalized, 1975. Daughter of A.A.D. and Ruby Edith (Pollard) Martin.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Howard University, 1960. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1970. Health maintenance organization managers training, Wharton School, 1975.
Senior physical therapist Cornell Medical Center, New York Hospital, New York City, 1961-1968. Associate administrator NENA Health Center, 1969-1972. Associate director, ambulatory care Health & Hospitals Corporation, 1972-1975.
Director, marketing and enrollment Newark Comprehensive Health Services Plan, 1975-1976. Executive director Buckeye Health Plan Inc., Cleveland, 1976-1978. Administrator American Red Cross Blood Services, Detroit, 1978-1984.
Executive director Albany Area chapter American Red Cross, New York, since 1984. Board directors Visiting Nurse Association, Albany. Trustee Memorial Hospital, Albany.
Committee member American National Red Cross Corporation Communications Advisory Council, National Red Cross Black Advisory Committee, Washington.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Albany, since 1985, Tri-Centennial Committee of Albany, 1986-1987. Board directors Urban League of Albany Area Inc., 1985. Member Howard University Alumni Association, New York State Public Health Association (board directors Northeast affiliate since 1985), Health Systems Agency Northeastern New York Inc.
(board directors subarea council since 1985).