Yvette Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, assistant professor and associate dean for strategic engagement and impact co-published an article in the July 2025 issue of The American Journal of Nursing (AJN).
The article, titled “The Crucial Role of Health Equity Leaders in Advancing Structural Change,” outlines the responsibilities, challenges, and transformative potential of health equity leaders across nursing and healthcare systems. Conyers highlights the importance of embedding equity leadership in organizational infrastructure, developing strategic partnerships, and advocating for inclusive policies that impact real change.
The article also emphasizes the critical need for institutional accountability and sustained investment in equity-focused roles.