Assessments advancing LGBTQIA+ Equity in Nursing.
We cultivate diversity in nursing by fostering inclusion, equity, and belonging.
"Our mission is to cultivate a nursing workforce that embodies the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging where individuals with varying sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, are actively embraced and respected.
We strive to create an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, understanding, and acceptance for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community within the nursing profession."
23.7
million adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or queer
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54%
of healthcare providers stated inadequate training in LGBTQ+ care was a barrier to providing health services.
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37%
of nurse educators indicated they were never or
seldom aware of LGBTQ health-related issues.
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An assessment for health institutions.
Begin your institution’s journey toward LGBTQIA+ inclusion by conducting a thorough organizational scan and examining individual perspectives across nursing staff and leadership.
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Benchmark your policies and practices, refine your approach, and drive meaningful change with actionable, inclusive insights through our Assessment for LGBTQIA+ Health Equity™ and Report.
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Anonymous and Confidential Assessment
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Covers 10 Concepts of LGBTQIA+ Health Equity
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Benchmark Report with Recommendations
Meet our LGBTQIA+ Equity Taskforce
​Dr. Chris Tarver
DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC
ANA\California President, Taskforce Member
(she/her)
​Dr. Bri DuBose
PhD, MHI, RN
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Advocacy Institute Fellow 2024, Taskforce Member
(she/her)
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​Dr. James Q Simmons
DNP, AGACNP-BC
Taskforce Member
(he/him)
Dr. Sara Lentz
DNP, MSN, RN, CNL
Taskforce Member
(she/they)
Benjamin Lindsay
MS, RN, CCRN
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Taskforce Member
(they/them)​​
Amy McKnight Plemons
MSN, RN, CENP, OCN, EBP-CH
Taskforce Member
(she/her)
Alex Sheldon
Taskforce Member
(they/them)
​Rev. Birte Beuck
MA, MDiv
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Taskforce Member
(she/her)​​
​Dr. Fatima Arastu
DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CNEn®, Caritas Coach®
Taskforce Member
(she/her)
Dr. Marketa Houskova
DNP,MAIA,BA,RN
ANA\California CEO, Contributor
(she/her)
Dr. Paula Neira
JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN
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Contributor
(she/her)​​
​Kim Brown Sims
MBA, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC
Contributor
(she/her)
Misty Cahoon
MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Advocacy Institute Fellow 2025, Contributor
(she/her)
Emily Kui
BSN, RN, PHN
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Student Contributor
(they/them)​​
​Sophia Lyman
BSN, RN
Student Contributor
(she/her)
Jared Fesler
ANA\California Communications Manager, Contributor
(he/him)
Advocacy Institute Fellows - LGBTQIA+ Equity
