Leadership
From The President's Desk
Dear Members and Visitors,
Welcome to the Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc. (CFBNA) website! It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest greetings to you as the President of this esteemed association.
At CFBNA, we are dedicated to advancing the professional development of all nurses in Central Florida and promoting health equity within our communities. Our commitment to fostering a supportive environment for our members is unwavering, and we strive to empower each nurse to achieve their fullest potential.
This website serves as a hub of resources, information, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. Within CFBNA, you will find valuable tools to enhance your career, stay informed about industry trends, and connect with fellow nurses who share your passion and dedication to the nursing profession.
As we embark on this E.P.I.C. journey together, I encourage you to take advantage of the various programs and initiatives we offer. Our initiatives are advocacy, community engagement, education, mentorship, leadership, and scholarships. Whether you are experienced or novice in your career, there is a place for you within our association. Together, we can advocate for our profession, uplift one another, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Thank you for visiting our website. I invite you to explore, engage, and join us in our mission to support our community by improving the quality of life for the underserved consumers by providing community health services. This is accomplished by investigating, defining and implementing change in the underserved community by utilizing our professional skills to motivate consumers to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Warm regards,
Monica Akins, BSN, RN
President
Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc.
E.P.I.C.
E-Executing with Excellence
P-Pursing with Purpose and Passion
I-Serving with Integrity and Intention
C-using Clear Communication and Collaboration to Complete our Commitments
Monica Akins, BSN, RN
Central Florida Black Nurses Association of Orlando, Inc. President
2024 Executive Board of Directors
- President - Monica Akins
- 1st Vice President - Aisha Pyatt
- 2nd Vice President - Dr. Monique Farrington
- Secretary - Dr. Monica Debro
- Treasurer - Audrey Rounds
- Immediate Past President - Dr. Jennifer Sankey-Battles
- Parliamentarian - Juanita Green, MPH, BSN, RN
- Board – Leona Turnbull, MSN, MPH, BSN, RN
- Board – Margaret Refour
- Board – Mia Jenkins
- Board – Ivan Sankey, AS, RN, CNOR
- Board SN - Marie Desroches
- National Black Nurses Association Board Member - Constance Brown, BSN, RN-BC, CCM
Committee Chairperson
- Activity/Program - Monique Prince
- Activity/Program co-chair - Leona Turnbull
- Bylaws - Juanita Green
- Courtesy - Bernice Edwards
- Courtesy Co-chair-Margaret Refour
- Finance - Audrey Rounds
- Health Policy chair - Wendi Hammond
- Membership - Susie Forehand
- Mentoring chair - Ebony Platt
- Nominating - Shellesa Reynolds
- Public Relations/Publicity chair - Marie Desroches
- Scholarship chair - Eloise Abrahams
- Scholarship Co-chair - Aisha Pyatt
- Under 40 chair- Ebony Platt
- Under 40 advisor - Denise Brown
CFBNA Past Presidents
- Mercerdees Clark
- Mary Jack
- Eliza Kirby
- Juanita Green
- Nicole Hancock
- Elaine Caldwell
- Judith Yvette Clark
- Ingrid Philpott
- Constance Brown
- Lois Wilson
- Eloise Abrahams
- Dr. Jennifer Sankey-Battles