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Author: Maria D. James

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Maria D. James is the external communications manager for Magellan Health. She is an award-winning journalist and public relations professional. Her work has been published in local, regional, and national publications such as Black Enterprise Magazine and the Virginian Pilot. Maria joined Magellan Federal in 2019 and was promoted to her current role in 2021. In the State of Maryland, Maria is the first African American and longest-tenured managing editor for The Hyattsville Life & Times and the co-founder of the College Park Here & Now community newspapers. Maria’s work has earned industry awards from the Public Relations Society of America, PRNews, the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, and the National Newspaper Association. In 2022, she became a contributing author of the Amazon best-selling book “The HBCU Experience – HBCU Band Alumni 2nd Edition.” Maria serves her community as an active member with leadership roles within several organizations, including the Public Relations Society of America, Toastmasters International, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Prince George's County Chapter, Inc., the Junior League of Prince George’s County and the Virginia Union University National Alumni Association (VUUNAA). In 2007, she was selected as Young Alumna of the Year by the VUUNAA and in 2021 she was honored with the Rising Star award by the Junior League. Maria received a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Union University and a master’s degree in Strategic Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Suicide Prevention Strategies & Resources for Military Families: A Conversation with Magellan Federal’s Supervisor for the Adolescent Support and Counseling Service

by Maria D. James
September 8, 2023 Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Military, Military families, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
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Creating Conditions for Thriving Individuals and Organizations: A Q&A with Magellan Federal’s Performance Coaches

by Maria D. James
July 12, 2023 Human Connection, Isolation, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Thriving, webinar, wellbeing

Q&A: How the Exceptional Family Member Program Supports Military Families with Special Needs

by Maria D. James
June 14, 2023 Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, Military, Military families, special needs
Alcohol Awareness Month

Thinking about Drinking: April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

by Maria D. James
April 6, 2023 Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Awareness Month, Alcoholism, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare
Depression in the Black Community

Doc Talk: Discussing Depression in the Black Community with Dr. Beall-Wilkins

by Maria D. James
March 20, 2023 African American, Black community, Depression, Magellan Federal, Magellan Health, Magellan Healthcare, signs of depression
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