In this episode, host Linda Robinson speaks with Delanor Manson, MA, BSN, RN, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. Manson is the first woman of color to serve the KNA in the role. Her prestigious career includes working with the state of Kentucky on key pieces of healthcare legislation. The two discuss the topic of health equity and the disparities that exist in the American healthcare system. Manson shares her expertise and insights on these important issues. She also explains the acronym JEDI (Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity) in depth and how it relates to healthcare. She also discusses the importance of collaboration and partnership in addressing health equity issues. 

More highlights from her bio are featured below: 
With degrees in nursing and healthcare management,  Manson has distinguished herself as a visionary leader. She has dedicated her career to implementing innovative medical initiatives in both patient care and complex administrative settings. She is committed to advancing the nursing profession through education, advocacy, research, and support. Delanor currently holds the position of chief executive officer for the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA), after serving as the associate vice president of research and design at Hosparus Health. Prior to that, she held various leadership roles in hospitals and healthcare organizations across the United States.
Delanor's service in the U.S. Navy spans 27 years, during which she achieved the rank of captain. She applied her nursing education to various positions throughout the country, as well as in Japan, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, and Puerto Rico. Delanor also serves on the Team Kentucky Better Nursing Advisory Committee and the Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness Advisory board.
As a locally, regionally, and nationally recognized speaker, Delanor regularly shares her expertise on leadership, healthcare equity, health policy, healthcare disparities, COVID-19 vaccines and testing, and the image of nurses. She is a sought-after news source and has appeared on KET as well as ABC, CBS, NBC, and local FOX affiliates statewide.