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At Ontario Black Nurses’ Network we are here to help Black nurses and nursing students with their professional development through community engagement, networking, and scholarship opportunities. We believe that there is always an opportunity to share and learn from one another. We are passionate about where we have been in our nursing journey, and where we have yet to go – along the way we want to support and foster great relationships with other nursing colleagues.  

Our Team

Executive director/founder

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

 SHELLY PHILIP LAFOREST, RN, BN, MN, CVAA(C), PhD student 

 "I have been a Registered Nurse since 1999 and I started my career in paediatrics.  I have worked on Surgery, Otolaryngology, Orthopaedics, Operating Room, Burns and Plastics and Vascular Access teams. Over the past decade, I have held a variety of educational and leadership roles at various post-secondary institutions along with being engaged with several community agencies. I truly enjoy lifelong learning and supporting new learners in school and at the bedside" 

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

  CRYSTAL COX-RICHARDS, RN, BScN, MN  

 "I am a Registered Nurse who earned my Nursing Diploma from Humber College in 2002.  I then attained a Nursing Degree from Ryerson University in 2007 and then a Masters in Nursing from Athabasca University in 2018.  I began my nursing career as a surgical nurse but have delved into correctional nursing as well as other educational and leadership roles and positions.  My current position as an Afterhours Manager allows me to not only support the healthcare organization but also support the healthcare personnel including nurses on a regular basis" 

director of education and training, centre for Black excellence

Director of community outreach, Office of community development and outreach

director of education and training, centre for Black excellence

 PETROIYA PATERSON, DNP-NI, MN, RN 

 "I started my nursing career caring for patients in the Multi-Organ Transplant unit. After deciding to do my Masters in nursing, I changed my focus to educating nurses. I obtained my Masters of Nursing from Ryerson University in 2010 and have had numerous education and leadership roles since then. I am now working as a Clinical Informatics Practice Leader, which I love, and have a Doctorate of Nursing Practice focusing on Nursing Informatics"

development officer

Assistant to the executive director

director of education and training, centre for Black excellence

LORI ZOZZOLOTTO, RN, NSWOC

"I have been a nurse since 2008 when I began my career as Registered Practical Nurse, then attained my Registered Nursing Degree in 2012, and my designation as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC) in 2018. I have held positions in the ER, clinics, schools and community nursing. I currently work as the Clinical Specialist for a medical devices company where I am able to use my nursing skills, as well as my background in Journalism to create webinars and educate clinicians, patients and new nurses. I am also dedicated to promoting diversity in my workplace and in my nursing organization through the volunteer roles that I hold there"


Student Outreach Manager

Assistant to the executive director

Assistant to the executive director

TAIJAH COX-ARMSTRONG  

"I am a 4th year graduate student studying at Carleton University completing a double major in Law and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. I am a community activist who is the founder of a non-profit organization that aims to aid homelessness and I am often involved in various acts of philanthropy within the community"

Assistant to the executive director

Assistant to the executive director

Assistant to the executive director

 SAFIYYA LAFOREST 

"I am a second year university student with a strong science background.  I have been recognized for my leadership involvement during my high school years and am continuing to engage in leadership and community activities during my university years"

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