“Representation matters and I truly feel as though Nightingale sees me for me. They didn’t see the melanin within my skin, and they didn’t see my gender. They saw me for my abilities and invested in me by giving me opportunities whereas at other places I was turned away regardless of my experience and background,” said Dr. Tameka McDaniel, Director of Nursing Education Services. The importance of seeing people in honorable roles is imperative for all of us whether we identify as men, women, or gender nonconforming. Nightingale is consistently striving to break down gender stereotypes in all sectors of the College. From our goal to bring more males into the female dominant field of nursing, to implementing a work culture that makes its queer and nonbinary collaborators feel safe, the foundation is set for all of us to grow and its potential is limitless.
Dr. Tameka McDaniel Director of Nursing Education Services
Within each function of the College, we have seen immense growth in such a short amount of time. Growth brings change that can often lead to distress for some, but with Nightingale providing a place that highlights positive change, it allows us to shelve these instances. “When I started in my role, I was tasked with figuring out how we scale and stabilize operations and with that came a lot of adjustment. A lot of times you can be met with a little apprehension when you start picking and asking questions, but that has never been the case at Nightingale. Every person I have worked with in this organization has always been willing to have conversations with me on how we can make our outcomes better for our learners and collaborators and I am so appreciative of that,” said Maggie Sheppard, Director, Academic Operations. “My father told me to always be present in the position you have but notice the path that has been paved for you and to me, every single individual at Nightingale is someone to learn something from. I look around and I see so many talented individuals and just being among them, to see them, to hear them, and to watch them is incredible.”
Amanda Bokish Manager, Learner Support Services
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