Our Chapters and Chapter Affiliates
BNR Chapters will comprise of a diverse group of BNR members, who share a common goal to provide the mentorship and professional development. Chapters plan and execute educational programs of interest for local BNR members and non-members alike. Through continuing education, local decision making and community service, these nursing professionals continue to enhance their clinical and leadership skills.
Alabama – Birmingham
Contact: LaKrishia Cook-Williams
bnrbhampres@gmail.com
Alabama – Mobile Bay
Contact: Agnes White
agneswhitebnr@gmail.com
Alabama – Montgomery
Contact: Cynthia Alexander
csalexanderbnr@gmail.com
California – Los Angeles
Contact: Maria Dudley
losangelesbnr@gmail.com
DC – DMV
Contact: Perina V. Gaines
bnrdmvchapter@gmail.com
Delaware – Townsend
Contact: Nishelle Harris-Hines
nishellehinesbnr@gmail.com
Florida – Gainesville/Palatka
Contact: Dollicia Green
dollicia.gpfcbnr@gmail.com
Florida – Greater Jacksonville
Contact: Veronica Holmes
bnrgreaterjacksonville2@gmail.com
Florida – Ocala
Contact: Ethel “Lyn” Brinson
bnrocalafl@gmail.com
Florida – Orlando
Contact: Melody Taylor
melodytaylorbnr@gmail.com
Florida – St. Petersberg
Contact: Lottie Cuthbertson
Bnrspprez@gmail.com
Florida – Tampa
Contact: Lavon Lopez
esvije@yahoo.com
Georgia – Atlanta
Contact: Latonya Law
bnr.greateratl.ll@gmail.com
Illinois – Chicago
Contact: Joanne Glenn
Bnrchicagopresident@gmail.com
Louisiana – New Orleans
Contact: Vonda Gaitor, PhD
bnrneworleans@gmail.com
Louisiana – Shreveport
Contact: Chenetra Smith
chenetra.bnr@gmail.com
Maryland – Baltimore Metropolitan
Contact: Tanya DeShields
bnrbmore@gmail.com
Massachusetts – Boston
Contact: Claudine Bruff
newenglandbnrpresident@gmail.com
Michigan – Detroit
Contact: LaJuana Bradshaw
bradshawlajuana@gmail.com
Minnesota – Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St.Paul)
Contact: Kelly Robinson
BNRminnesotachapter@gmail.com
Mississippi – Gulf Coast
Contact: Kimaka Bowens
Kimakabnr@gmail.com
Mississippi – Jackson
Contact: Mary Williams
metrojacksonpresident@gmail.com
Missouri – St. Louis
Contact: Nikko Farmer
farmern@gmail.com
Nevada – Las Vegas
Contact: Kim Foote
bnrlvprez@gmail.com
New Jersey
Contact: Nicole Graham
BNRNJVP@gmail.com
New York – Buffalo
Contact: Rhonda Wilson
rhondawilsonbnr@gmail.com
New York – NYC
Contact: Irene Treadwell
irenetreadwellbnr@gmail.com
North Carolina – Greater Charlotte
Contact: Melissa Scott Bellamy
Ohio – Columbus
Contact: Tracie Daniels
columbusbnr@gmail.com
Ohio – Cincinnati
Contact: Tiffeney Poynter
tiffeneypoynter.bnrcincinnati@gmail.com
Ohio – Cleveland
Contact: Shnea Weatherspoon
ClevelandBNRPres@gmail.com
Ohio – Dayton
Contact: Sherri Cameron
daytonbnrpresident@gmail.com
Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Contact: Jonanna Bryant, DNP
bnrphilly2016@gmail.com
Tennessee – Greater Memphis
Contact: Tiffanee Merritt
Tifaneemerrittbnr@gmail.com
Tennessee – Nashville
Contact: Tasha Brantley
tashabnr@gmail.com
Texas – Dallas
Contact: Nicole Townsend
nicole.bnrdallas@gmail.com
Texas – Fort Worth
Contact: Sharnequea Weatherspoon
bnrcowtown@gmail.com
Texas – Houston
Contact: Bridgette Jenkins, DNP
bridgettejenkinsbnr@gmail.com
Texas – Longview
Contact: Paula Borens
bnr.longview.president@gmail.com
Texas – San Antonio
Contact: Charlotte Davis
bnrsachapter@gmail.com
Texas – Tyler
Contact: Lisa Williams
lisakwilliamsbnr@gmail.com
Texas – Greater Arlington
Contact: Chiketa Kelly-Dale ADN, LPN
chiketakdalebnr@gmail.com
Washington – Seattle PS
Contact: Richard Smith, CPT
bnrseattle@gmail.com
Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Contact: Octavia Manuel-Wright
bnrmilwaukee@yahoo.com
It’s time to get involved
Starting a Chapter
Chapters exemplify BNR’s vision: is an organization with a focus to foster a positive environment of professional growth and development. We provide support and mentorship to nurses in an effort to elevate our profession and improve our communities. Joining one of our chapters will connect you to dedicated nurses who care about patient and public outreach, and provide a professional network as you’re advancing your career.
Starting a BNR chapter is really very simple! The Chapter Advisory Team and the National Office Team have put together a chapter startup guide to assist you in starting a local chapter in your area. Your interest in starting a chapter is very important to us, and we want to help you in every way we can!
To start a Chapter in your area, you must meet the minimal requirements:
- At least 10 paid BNR members
- Complete Articles of Incorporation
- Complete EIN
- Complete Banking Info
- Form Board and Leadership
- $150 Chapter Fee