INA Town Hall: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CST
We want to hear from YOU! Iowa Nurses Association (INA) would like to engage with you to share information and learn from Iowa nurses about the very important topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and how it is impacting nursing professionals. The virtual town hall is complimentary to all nurses in Iowa. It is designed as an informal event where we will share information about how INA is supporting 2023 efforts and invite you to join the conversation and share your expertise, experiences, and stories for ways to improve nursing in Iowa. Our objective is to provide support to Iowa's nurses as well as develop goals and initiatives that support the needs of nurses that align with INA's mission and vision.
Our Mission is to connect, support, and advocate for nurses and healthcare in Iowa.
Our Vision is for INA to advocate for Iowa Nurses. Together, we promote the growth of the profession, guide nursing practice, and monitor current issues in nursing. Our strength is to stay engaged, by advocating for and connecting with Iowa nurses in the diverse, dynamic health care healthcare.
Moderator
Ellen Dejong, BSN, RN
INA Director - Staff Nurse & INF Chair
Subject Matter Experts
Dr. Earnest Grant
Past President, American Nurses Association
Adjunct Associate Professor, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Rumay Alexander, EDD, RN, FAAN
Clinical Professor | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Blake K. Smith MSN, RN
Commissioner | Commission to Address Racism in Nursing
American Nurses Association Member
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion National Steering Committee (EDISC)
AARP/RWJF/Center for Champion Nursing
Valerie Garr, M.A. CDE®, (she/her/hers)
Certified Diversity Executive
Director-Diversity Equity and Inclusion; Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction/Tutoring | University of Iowa College of Nursing
Anesa Buchanan
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant
Sam Wu, RN
INA Director - New Nurse
