Barry University’s Dr. Jessie Colin Named to Florida Board of Nursing

Dr. Jessie M. Colin, associate professor in Barry University’s School of Nursing, has been named as a new appointee to the Florida Board of Nursing.

Colin, an eminent Haitian-American nursing educator, author and leader, has contributed knowledge critical to nursing care and education on Haitian immigrant health and culture through her work. As the co-founder of The Haitian Health Foundation, she has created an innovative and effective model of culturally competent community health nursing that addresses the health of immigrants and serves as a model for other immigrant communities.

Her appointment reflects her national and international experience and leadership. Colin was previously appointed to the Florida Governor’s Haiti Advisory Committee, which recommends initiatives to assist Haiti on disaster preparedness and public health initiatives.