Our Mission
Building a legacy of healthcare excellence, community service, and professional empowerment for Black nurses in Greater Kansas City.
Mission
To promote the professional development of Black nurses, advance healthcare equity, and improve health outcomes in the Kansas City community.
Vision
A healthcare landscape where Black nurses lead at every level, and every community has equitable access to quality care.
Values
Service, integrity, advocacy, mentorship, and community. These principles guide everything we do.
Our Legacy
Decades of dedication to nursing excellence and community health.
Organized in December 1992 and chartered as a National Black Nurses Association chapter in 1994.
Community Outreach
Health screenings, education, and wellness programs serving underserved communities.
Scholarship Recipients
Investing in the next generation of nursing leaders since 1994.
Professional Network
Monthly meetings building connections and advancing careers.
Leadership
Carole Thomas, BA, RN, MCSE
President
Deborah Washam, RN MSN CCM
Founder and Treasurer
What We Do
Professional Development
Continuing education, workshops, and leadership training to help nurses advance in their careers.
Scholarship Support
The Mattie J. Eley Nursing Scholarship funds students pursuing LPN through doctoral degrees.
Community Health Outreach
Blood pressure screenings, health fairs, diabetes education, and wellness programs in underserved areas.
Healthcare Advocacy
Speaking up for policy changes that improve health equity and expand opportunities for Black nurses.
Serving Greater Kansas City
Our members and programs serve the entire Kansas City metropolitan area.
Get Involved
Whether you’re a nursing professional, student, or community supporter, there’s a place for you at GKCBNA.