Leaders of BNAB

VAPLE I. ROBINSON, PH.D, MHA, MSL, RN, CHES

Dr. Vaple I. Robinson is the new President elect of Black Nurses Association of Baltimore. Dr. Robinson holds a Ph.D in Public health, Masters of Science degrees in Law, Nursing, and Health Care Administration, and is credentialed as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She is employed as an Associate Professor at Coppin State University and teaches in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. As a nurse, Dr. Robinson uses her education in public health and law to educate students in the classroom and residents in the community on how to live healthier lives. It is with honor that she accepts this position of service while upholding the mission by improving the lives of African Americans through education and service. 

Kesha Levesque,  BSN, RN, MBA/HCM 

Mrs. Levesque is an accomplished registered nurse with over 30 years of experience in critical care nursing, specializing in adult and pediatric ICU, dialysis, and renal transplant care coordination. Throughout her career, she has worked in hospitals and acute care centers across Detroit, Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia, gaining extensive clinical expertise.

In 2006, Mrs. Levesque took on a leadership role in the Renal Disease Management Program at one of the largest Health Maintenance Organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. She played a pivotal role in developing and implementing chronic kidney disease educational programs, making a significant impact on patient care. Additionally, she led the redesign of the Nephrology and Vascular Surgery departments, collaborating with senior management in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area to enhance healthcare delivery.

Mrs. Levesque holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Howard University, a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Medical University of South Carolina, where her research centers on disparities affecting kidney transplant outcomes.

Gwendolyn Clunie, CMSRN, RN, BBC

Ms. Gwendolyn Clunie has been a BNAB member for 10 years and a nurse for 39 years.She initially received her Associates Degree from The University of  The District of Columbia (UDC). She went on to further her education by receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UDC. Ms. Clunie is a Nationally Certified Medical/ Surgical Registered Nurse and is cerified in the care of mechanically ventilated patients. Currently, she works at Medstar Washington Hospital Center on the Medical/ Surgical Pulmonary step-down unit. 

 Gail D. Marshall,RN,BSN,MBA 

Ms. Gail Marshall has been a member of BNAB since 1980.

Some kind words from yours truly;

“As a member, I have served in all board positions, and several twice.  

The organization has increased my awareness of Nursing and the political arena of Nursing as well. We serve as advocates for the black community of Baltimore. Participating in the on-going community activities with other organizations is something I look forward to doing yearly.

I also look forward to communicating with the many colleagues I have had the privilege of meeting through BNAB.”