Jacki Apel, Director of Communications, March of Dimes, 803-403-8523, japel@marchofdimes.com

Columbia, South Carolina, October 19, 2012 —

The March of Dimes is proud to announce that Anne Genevieve Gallivan as Executive Director and Sarah Travis as Community Director with the Midlands Division.

Ms. Gallivan was formerly Principal of Gallivan Consulting Solutions in Greenville, SC. Prior to this, she was the Development Director for Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Anne Genevieve has also held positions with Ernst & Young, LLP, Atlanta, The Corporate Executive Board in Washington, DC and the American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama.

Ms. Travis was the most recently the Marketing and Business Development Director for Palmetto Corp of Conway. Prior to this she held the position of Production Manager for the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, SC. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Carolina.

“We are very pleased to have Anne Genevieve Gallivan and Sarah Travis join the Midlands Division. Their leadership and experience will help us achieve our goals and continue working for healthier babies in communities throughout the state” said Mona Carter, State Director of the March of Dimes South Carolina chapter.

Each year, the South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes invests in mission initiatives statewide, including research grants and local community services. Through these program services, the March of Dimes continues working to prevent birth defects and infant death, reduce South Carolina’s premature birth rate, increase access to prenatal care and educate healthcare providers and women about having healthy babies.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com/southcarolina.  Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

                        Sarah Travis                               Anne Genevieve Gallavin

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