Abigail

Marter

Abigail Marter

Is A Leader Scientist Nurse

Abigail Marter’s life work lives at the intersection of service, science, and humanity. A U.S. Navy Captain, nurse executive, clinician, and researcher, she has spent decades leading in environments where decisions matter, people depend on one another, and the stakes are often measured in lives, readiness, and trust.

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A Career Built on Care, Integrity, & Impact

Abigail Marter is a nurse, scientist, and executive leader whose career has been shaped by service, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to people. A Captain in the United States Navy, she has spent decades working across clinical care, research, education, and large-scale organizational leadership, often in environments defined by complexity, risk, and responsibility.

Her professional path began at the bedside, caring for patients and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. That foundation continues to inform everything she does. Even as her roles expanded to include senior executive leadership and global research commands, she has remained grounded in the lived experience of clinicians, patients, and teams working under pressure.

Abigail Marter is a nurse, scientist, and executive leader whose career has been shaped by service, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to people. A Captain in the United States Navy, she has spent decades working across clinical care, research, education, and large-scale organizational leadership, often in environments defined by complexity, risk, and responsibility.

Endorsements & Associations

Amercian Pyschological Association

2017-Present

American College of Healthcare Executives

2025-Present

American Organization For Nursing Leadership

2025-Present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

2007-Present

Professional Experience

Educational Background

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing

University of Virginia

Master of Science (MS) in Nursing

Rush University

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Clinical leader and medical advisor within a specialized research organization supporting the undersea military community.

United States Naval Medical Research Unit - South

Led a $65M regional military infectious disease research program spanning 10 countries, directing a team of 16 U.S. and 250 Peruvian scientists across multiple directorates.

Board Certified Advanced Nurse Executive

ANCC – American Nurses Credentialing Center

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

AANPCB – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

Licensed Nurse Practitioner

District of Columbia and Rhode Island Departments of Health

Abigail's Recognitions

Throughout her career, Abigail Marter has been recognized for excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service. Her work has earned multiple military commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medals, as well as repeated recognition for scholarly contribution and publication within the Nurse Corps.

Meritorious Service Medal

2020, 2023

Navy Commendation Medal

2005, 2011, 2021

Navy Achievement Medal

2001, 2002