About BNLC
Black Nurses Leading Change (BNLC) emanates from the work of RNAO's Black Nurses Task Force, and continues to inform RNAO and our members on issues affecting Black nurses and nursing students. BNLC advocates for anti-Black racism, seeks to offer mentorship, and provides continuing education. It is a safe space for Black nurses and nursing students, and their allies, to network and interact with each other.
Mission: BNLC’s mission is to tackle anti-Black racism in the nursing profession and advocate for the professional advancement of Black nurses.
Cost of interest group: $25, free for undergraduate students.
2025 - 2026 BNLC executive:
Chair: Lori Zozzolotto, RN BScN, NSWOC
Past President and Board Liason: Dania Versailles, RN, MScN, CPMHN(C)
Finance ENO: Daria Juüdi-Hope RN, BNSc, MPH
Communications ENO: Dwight Barrett RN, BScN, BSc CRRN, MN Student
Social Media ENO: Nicole Goodfellow RN, BScN, MN
Policy and Political ENO: Donna Lawrence RN, MN, CHPCN(C)
Membership ENO: Kaywana Malcolm RN, BScN, CPMHN(C) MN Student
Student ENO: James Ehiagwina
Contact BNLC: [email protected]