Martin Hamlette, JD, MHA, is the President & CEO of Evergreen Hill Advisors LLC, an executive level advisory firm specializing in social impact, workforce development, and population health strategic planning and administration. Mr. Hamlette has been contracted as the Interim Executive Director of the National Medical Association beginning October 11, 2025.
Most recently, he served at Novartis as US Head, ESG Strategy, Operations and Partnerships leading the strategic collaboration and execution for key U.S. Novartis Foundation and social impact collaborations to achieve global goals that expand access, promote innovation, and improve population health outcomes. In 2021, working closely with Patrice Matchaba, M.D., former President, Novartis U.S. Foundation, he helped to launch the $50 million Novartis Beacon of Hope initiative to improve health outcomes and higher education opportunities. Mr. Hamlette also led its initiative to combat cardiovascular disease, Healthy Zip Codes (HZC).
As a global thought leader within the healthcare industry, his perspectives are often highlighted. In June 2025, he presented key successes of the HZC initiative at the Cannes Lions Festival in France. In 2024, he presented on driving impact in society at the Unleash America conference in Las Vegas. In 2021, he was appointed to a COVID-19 advisory council at the Rockefeller Foundation. And in 2019, he was a featured panelist at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, addressing the economic and social inequities that impact positive health outcomes. Previously, he joined a leadership delegation in traveling to Havana, Cuba to study their community based health system ecosystem.
Initially, as the Executive Director of the NMA from 2015 through 2022, he led a 7 year period of sustained expansion and growth. Under his direction, the NMA received multi-year awards from several Fortune 100 companies, and private foundations committed to promoting health equity through public-private partnerships. He was the youngest and longest serving NMA executive director.
Prior to NMA, he served as chief advisor to DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on health policy and legislation.
Mr. Hamlette has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Howard University, a juris doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law, and a masters degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Global Public Health. He has been licensed to practice law since 2002 in Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.
A member of Alfred Street Baptist Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and The Boulé, he is also an avid golfer.
The NMA extends our appreciation to Philander Smith University and all who joined today’s Town Hall & Luncheon focused on the health needs of Americans in the Deep South.
We are grateful for the leadership of 126th NMA President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, and the powerful discussions on Medicaid access, violence prevention, rural health, and strengthening our healthcare workforce.
Thank you to the advocates, students, and community partners working to advance health equity across Arkansas and the Deep South. Together, we are making an impact.
#NMA #DeepSouthHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityImpact #PublicHealth #NMALeadership
Join the NMA for an important webinar: “The Rural 50 – Ensuring Access in Rural America”
🗓️ December 9, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
We’ll explore the impact of the new rural health fund under HR1, current implementation, political focus on rural health, and how YOU can get involved in addressing rural health disparities.
🎙️ Featuring:
• Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD – NMA 126th President
• Sara Singleton – Leavitt Partners
• Kathleen Nolan – Health Management Associates (HMA)
• Susan Ward Jones, MD – CEO, East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Mfar3t
#NMA #RuralHealth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare #PublicHealth
❤️🎄 Holiday Heart Health Awareness
The holiday season brings joy, but also added stress, richer foods, and changes to our routines that can put extra strain on the heart. Black communities already face higher rates of hypertension and heart disease, making heart-healthy habits even more important this time of year.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone to protect their heart this season by:
✔️ Managing stress and prioritizing rest
✔️ Staying active — even short walks count
✔️ Choosing balanced meals and watching salt intake
✔️ Taking medications as prescribed
✔️ Limiting alcohol and avoiding smoking
Your heart deserves care during the holidays, too. 💪🏾❤️
Let’s celebrate the season while safeguarding the health of every heartbeat in our community.
#NMA #HolidayHeartHealth #HeartHealthMatters #HealthEquity #HealthyHolidays #KnowYourNumbers
💉🛡️ National Influenza Vaccination Week
📅 December 1–7, 2025
Flu season is here, and vaccination remains our best defense. Black communities continue to face higher risks of severe flu illness and complications, making prevention critical for protecting our loved ones.
The National Medical Association encourages everyone, especially older adults, pregnant people, young children, and those with chronic health conditions, to get their annual flu shot.
Here’s how you can take action this week:
✔️ Make a flu vaccination appointment for you & your family
✔️ Encourage patients and community members to stay protected
✔️ Share accurate information to combat misinformation
✔️ Stay home if you’re sick and practice healthy habits
Let’s work together to keep our communities strong, healthy, and flu-free this winter. 🧡💪🏾
#NMA #NIVW2025 #FightFlu #FluShotSavesLives #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #VaccinesWork
Across the country, pastors and ministry teams are navigating a moment where healthcare cuts, rising costs, and shifting benefits are directly impacting the families they serve. Many have shared the same concern: “We need clear guidance and tools we can use right now.”
That’s why the Cost & Coverage Collaborative (an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), the National Medical Association and REACH Beyond Solutions launched Standing in the Gap: Faith Leaders on Navigating Health, Access & Justice, a three-part webinar series specifically for the faith community. The goal is simple: equip leaders and allies of the faith community with the information, practical steps, and resources needed to help their congregations stay informed, covered, and cared for.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE NEXT CONVERSATION: Healing in Partnership — Faith & Health Collaborations That Work, takes place Monday, December 1 at 7:30 PM ET. This conversation will spotlight faith leaders leading innovative partnerships and community health initiatives as they share what’s working, the lessons they’ve learned, and how their models can serve as blueprints for others addressing their communities’ growing health needs.
Panelists:
Rev. Cynthia Hale - Senior Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian Church
Rev. Danielle Ayers - Pastor of Justice, Friendship-West Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson - Senior Pastor, The Allen Temple Baptist Church
Register today at: https://bit.ly/4p9xETp
Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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