Nancy Ban

Nancy Ban is Chief Executive Officer of Mary’s Center, a federally qualified health center serving more than 65,000 individuals across Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Through its integrated model of healthcare, education, and social services, Mary’s Center addresses barriers to care and the broader factors that influence health outcomes. Since joining in June 2025, Nancy has focused on advancing health equity through innovative care models, expanded access, and community partnerships. With more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience, Nancy brings a broad perspective shaped by working in communities with distinct healthcare challenges. Before joining Mary’s Center, she served as Chief Operating Officer of CommUnityCare Health Centers in Austin, Texas, where she worked to address longstanding healthcare disparities in a rapidly growing, economically diverse region.

Previously, Nancy held executive leadership roles at Central Maine Healthcare, where her experience across hospital, ambulatory, and long-term care settings deepened her understanding of the challenges facing aging populations and rural communities. These experiences have shaped her approach to health equity and the importance of tailoring care to the needs of each community.

Nancy is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and was named one of the Washington Business Journal’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business. She holds an MBA from The George Washington University and a master’s degree from Seton Hall University.

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