Uniformed Services Health Equity Committee
Mission: To be the voice for uniformed and veteran nurses of color in advancing health equity for service members, veterans, and their families—through culturally responsive care, advocacy, professional development, and community partnerships that reduce disparities.
Vision
A future where every veteran, service member, and military family—especially Black and underserved populations—achieves optimal health through equitable, culturally responsive, nurse-led care.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
Collaborative Webinar with Oral Health Equity Committee-
Veteran Oral Heath Disparities
WEBINAR:
April 25, 2026 @ 1 pm
Continuing Education Units available.
Meet our
Committee Chairs
Valerie J. Diaz
DNP, CRNA, PMHNP-BC, APRN, CNE, CHSE, FAANA, CAPT(ret), USN
Chair | Uniformed Services Health Equity Committee
Bio
Chair | Uniformed Services Health Equity Committee
Marilyn Johnson
ThD, MEd, BSN, RN, CORN, COL(ret), USA
Co-Chair | Uniformed Services Health Equity Committee
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Co-Chair | Uniformed Services Health Equity Committee
Meet our
Members
Rachel Drayton
MSN, CRNA, APRN
Membership Acknowledgements
Members recognized for their notable efforts in the communities and local chapters.
Dr. Marilyn Johnson
Nurse of the year, awarded by her local chapter, Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association
Kisha Thompson
Selected for induction as a Fellow into the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, for her notable contributions to the CRNA community.


