Christopher Lance Coleman, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Nursing at Oakland University, was honored with the 2024 National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) 2024 Trailblazer Award at the 52nd Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association. The NBNA Trailblazer Award recognizes an individual whose character places her/him in a position of leadership and is presented to an individual who leads their community, state, and the nation in nursing, business, philanthropy, communications, government, education or the arts.
“Your exemplary contributions in nursing have had a profound impact,” said Sheldon D. Fields, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC, CRNP, AACRN, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, 14th President & CEO of the National Black Nurses Association. “In recognition of your leadership, dedication and contributions to the care of patients, especially your long-term work in HIV/AIDS prevention and nursing administration, I am honored to present you with a 2024 NBNA Trailblazer Award.”
Additionally, at the Conference, Coleman was inducted as a Luminary Fellow to the inaugural class for the newly established Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (ADLN). The inaugural ADLN Fellows have demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of nursing education, research, practice, policy, or administration as it relates to issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). The Luminary group of inaugural Fellows comprises highly distinguished individuals who are renowned for their JEDI contributions. Each luminary ADLN Fellow has at least thirty years of experience in nursing and continues to open doors for greater JEDI in nursing while they continue their innovative groundbreaking work.
Coleman says, “I am honored to receive this remarkable recognition from the National Black Nurses Association and to join the ranks of other outstanding nurse leaders who have left an indelible legacy on this nation.”
The 52nd Annual Institute and Conference of the National Black Nurses Association was held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in San Francisco, California.
To learn more about the National Black Nurses Association visit www.nbna.org.
July, 2024
By Kristen Damiano
