Marianne Udow-Phillips, director of the Michigan Department of Human Services since 2004, has been appointed founding executive director of Michigan Health Quarters, which was renamed the Center for Healthcare Quality and Transformation (CHRT). From 1992 to 2004, Marianne served in executive positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, including senior vice president of health care products and provider services. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health.