"Dr. Meg brought transformative clinical leadership to the New Orleans Police Department equipping our officers with the medical skills needed to save lives in the field. That training was critically important during the January 1st terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, when our officers’ ability to provide immediate medical care made a critical difference. "
— Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, New Orleans Police Department
“Dr. Marino has been my closest collaborator and an influential leader at New Orleans EMS. Over six years of working together, Meg played a critical role in every part of our organization — clinical quality, operations, logistics, training, HR, and strategic planning. Her leadership transformed our service and her partnership meant the world to me. Meg is the rare kind of medical director who not only elevates patient care but elevates the people around her."
— Chief Bill Salmeron , New Orleans EMS
Voices of the leaders we serve
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"I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Meg Marino for more than six years as leaders of partnering EMS agencies, and her impact on prehospital care—especially pediatric care—has been extraordinary. Meg brings clinical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to doing what’s best for patients. Together we developed pediatric protocols that elevated care across the Gulf South. She is a true asset to the EMS community.”
Dr. Chuck Burnell, Medical Director Acadian Ambulance
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"Dr. Meg Marino was instrumental in helping us implement our 911 telehealth program, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to a complex system-wide initiative. Her ability to blend clinical expertise with practical, field-focused solutions made the transition seamless for our providers. Dr. Marino is a collaborative, innovative leader whose contributions have a lasting impact on the care we deliver in Lee County, Florida. "
James Augustine, MD, Medical Director, Lee County EMS
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"Dr. Meg Marino played a pivotal role in advancing our 911 Telehealth programs, bringing structure, insight, and practical solutions to a complex implementation. Her deep EMS expertise and ability to bridge clinical vision with operational realities made our rollouts smoother and more effective. "
Dr. Garth Gemar, Former Medical Director of Phoenix Fire Department
“Dr. Megan Marino is a phenomenal leader who brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, practical innovation, and commitment to improving patient care. Her pioneering work advancing prehospital transfusion programs and her thoughtful collaboration with partners such as LifeFlow have had a transformational impact on prehospital care. Dr. Marino is a trusted leader whose vision and expertise consistently move emergency care forward.”.
- Dr. Mark Piehl, Inventor of Life FLow
“Dr. Meg Marino is the most transformational medical director I have ever worked with. At MD Ally, she took our clinical operations from concept to reality and built the medical oversight frameworks that helped us scale nationally… Any organization would be lucky to have her guiding their clinical and operational vision.”
- Shanel Fields, Founder and CEO, MD Ally- Tellehalth for 911
Voices of the leaders we serve
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"Dr. Marino transformed the clinical foundation of the New Orleans Fire Department. As our Medical Director, she built our EMT training program from the ground up, ensuring our firefighters had the skills, confidence, and medical knowledge to save lives. She modernized our protocols, created a robust QA/QI program, and elevated the quality of care we deliver on every call. Meg’s leadership strengthened our department and made a lasting impact on the safety of our community. ”
Superintendent Roman Nelson, New Orleans Fire Department
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"Dr. Meg Marino brought a level of clinical leadership and collaboration to OPCD that fundamentally elevated our entire 911 system. As our Medical Director, she strengthened call-taking protocols, improved coordination between dispatch and EMS, and ensured that our teams had the education and clinical guidance they needed to respond effectively. Meg has a rare ability to translate medical expertise into operational excellence. Her impact on New Orleans public safety is lasting and profound."
Karl Fasold, Director of Orleans Parish Communications District
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Working with Dr. Meg Marino over the years has been an absolute privilege. Her clinical depth, steady leadership, and relentless commitment to improving prehospital care have strengthened every project we’ve taken on together. Meg played a pivotal role in advancing our whole blood efforts, and her ability to bring people together and elevate systems is second to none. She’s a trusted partner, a thoughtful leader, and someone whose impact is felt long after the work is done.
Dr. Peter Antevy, President, Florida Chapter NAEMSP, EMS Medical Director, Handtevy, Founder & Chief Medical Officer