Abigail Marter has built a career around people, service, and meaningful work. As a U.S. Navy Captain, nurse executive, clinician, and researcher, she has spent decades leading teams, caring for others, and helping complex organizations move forward with purpose.
Women’s mental health in the U.S. military – Where are we now?
Pacifiers: An update on use and misuse
Caregiver health: An epidemiological study of active-duty parents with special needs children
Abigail’s career began caring for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. That foundation still shapes how she leads today, with empathy, clarity, and respect for the real-world challenges clinicians and teams face every day.
Over the years, Abigail has collaborated with professionals across many different disciplines, including medical providers, researchers, educators, academic leaders, and military health teams. Those experiences have strengthened her ability to connect ideas, bring people together, and support work that makes healthcare systems stronger.
Abigail Marter’s work has always centered on people. Her career has carried her from direct patient care to research, education, and senior leadership, giving her a wide view of healthcare and the many people who make it work.
University of Virginia
Rush University
Clinical leader and medical advisor within a specialized research organization supporting the undersea military community.
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.
ANCC – American Nurses Credentialing Center
AANPCB – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
District of Columbia and Rhode Island Departments of Health
Abigail’s work has been recognized across her career for leadership, scholarship, and service. She has received multiple military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Navy Commendation Medals, along with repeated recognition for her writing, research, and contributions to the Nurse Corps.