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 – Mobile Bay
Contact: Agnes White
agneswhitebnr@gmail.com
Alabama – Greater Birmingham
Contact: Celestine Parker
bnrgbhamchapter@gmail.com
Alabama – Montgomery
Contact: Cynthia Alexander
csalexanderbnr@gmail.com
California – Los Angeles
Contact: Maria A. Dudley
losangelesbnr@gmail.com
DC – DMV
Contact: Perina Gaines
bnrdmvchapter@gmail.com
Delaware – Townsend
Contact: Nishelle Hines
nishellehinesbnr@gmail.com
Florida – Ocala
Contact: Jokisha King
jokisha34@icloud.com
Florida – Orlando
Contact: Melody Taylor
melodytaylorbnr@gmail.com
Georgia – Atlanta (Greater)
Contact: Latonya Law
BNR.greateratl.ll@gmail.com
Georgia – Henry County
Contact: Tiffanie Walton
bnr.hc@tiffaniewalton.com
Kentucky – Louisville
Contact: Tiffeney Poynter
tiffeneypoynter.bnrcincinnati@gmail.com
Louisiana – New Orleans
Contact: Vonda Gaitor
neworleansbnrpres@gmail.com
Maryland – Baltimore
Contact: Tanya M. Deshields
bnrbmore@gmail.com
Mississippi – Metro-Jackson
Contact: Setoria James
seselant02@yahoo.com
Missouri – St. Louis (STL)
Contact: Felicia Hampton
blacknursesrockstl@gmail.com
Minnesota – Twin Cities
Contact: Kelly Robinson
bnrtcpresident@gmail.com
New England
Contact: Tracie Miles
Newenglandbnrpresident@gmail.com
North Carolina – Fayetteville
Contact: Candace Edwards
covergirlnc@gmail.com
North Carolina – Wilson-Raleigh
Contact: Verna Boyd
Vernaboyd@gmail.com
North Carolina – Greater Charlotte
Contact: Deborah Crawford
nurseddmc@aol.com
Ohio – Cincinnati
Contact: Tiffeney Poynter
tiffeneypoynter.bnrcincinnati@gmail.com
Ohio – Dayton
Contact: Sherri Cameron
daytonbnrpresident@gmail.com
Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
Contact: Daneen Smith
blacknursesrockphilly@gmail.com
Tennessee – Nashville
Contact: Jorie Lawson-Benjamin
jorie.n.lawson@gmail.com
Texas – San Antonio
Contact: Charlotte Davis
bnrsachapter@gmail.com
Texas – Tyler
Contact: Lisa Williams
LisakWilliamsbnr@gmail.com
Virginia – Chesapeake
Contact: Robbie Hawk
bnrvcpresident@gmail.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