Continental Who's Who

Dr. Marion Elizabeth Primas

Dr. Marion Elizabeth Primas, Ph.D. is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Public Health. Dr. Primas is a Retired Senior Public Health Advisor with the United States Department of Health and Human Services. She brings over 46 years of field experience, as well as expertise in general health and mental health issues in women, to her role. The first black valedictorian of her high school graduating class, it was clear Dr. Primas was destined for success at an early age in Chicago, Illinois. One of her first professional positions after earning her degree was as an Assistant Professor at Howard University, where she taught psychology and abnormal psychology classes before being recruited to the National Institutes of Health. While working at NIH, she was one of the first female black women to speak at international meetings. Over the course of her career, Dr. Primas was responsible for counseling and advising women on general health and mental health issues. She has published multiple articles and contributed chapters to two books as well. In addition to her writing, Dr. Primas has delivered numerous scientific presentations worldwide on women’s health and aging. By devoting her life and her career to helping others, she has traveled the world conducting presentations in countries such as Germany, Australia, Sweden, Denmark, Mexico, Ireland, Holland, Greece and Belgium. Looking to the future, Dr. Primas hopes to publish books on women’s health, and to attend more international meetings on the subjects of healthcare and mental health. To further her professional development, Dr. Primas is a Past Member of the Gerontological Society, a Past Member and contributor with the Psychogeriatric Association and a Past Member of the American Psychological Association. Additionally, Dr. Primas has contributed to the Disabled Veterans Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America Haiti Relief, UNICEF, the Humane Society, Doctors Without Borders and is passionate about organizations which assist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Primas has also appeared in a number of print publications, such as Pro-Files Magazine and Who’s Who Publishers’ “Top 101 Industry Experts.” She was honored with the title Woman of the Year from the American Biographical Association in 2009, and is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award from Worldwide Who’s Who in 2012. An expert in her industry, Dr. Primas’ advice to the public is to seek advanced degrees in the fields for which you are passionate about. She hopes to see more minorities earn formal educations and to take careers in all areas of healthcare, and plans on giving back to her local community. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, playing the piano, watching classic movies, reading and spending time with her dogs. Marion earned her Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Maryland, as well as a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology from Howard University. In addition, Dr. Primas also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Experimental Psychology from Morgan State University.