Catherine J. Boyne

Occupation: President of Gilchrist Hospice Care; vice president of Greater Baltimore Medical Center HealthCare

Home: Baltimore

Achievement: Boyne was recently appointed chairman of the State Advisory Council on Quality Care at the End of Life. The council studies the effect of state statutes, regulations and public policies on the providing of care to the dying.

“I look forward to working with colleagues across the state on important issues affecting the quality of life for patients and their family members.”

Julie Ellen Landau

Occupation: Family law attorney

Home: Mount Washington

Achievement: Landau was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Belanger-Federico Foundation, and the Frank J. Battaglia Signal 13 Foundation. A Maryland “Super Lawyer” for 2007 and 2008, Landau practices family law.

“Life is about giving. I’m grateful for the opportunity to give my energy in a way that is helpful to those in need.”