Beverly M. Morgan, PhD, BS, LPN, CIC, WCC, GC, is an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse and accomplished healthcare executive who thrives on the high level of personal interaction inherent in healthcare. She uniquely blends clinical expertise with business acumen and marketing strategy, consistently exceeding expectations across all professional endeavors.

Dr. Morgan is a Master of Business Development, mentorship, event planning, and strategic networking. She is the owner of two private duty home care agencies that deliver comprehensive, compassionate in-home care services to seniors, ensuring dignity, respect, and quality of life for every client served.

Her deep passion for the nursing profession is evident through her philanthropic support of nursing scholarships and her dedication to workforce development. Dr. Morgan serves as faculty with VITAS Healthcare & Hospice, traveling nationally to provide education on end-of-life care and palliative services. She is also highly engaged in community outreach throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area, delivering educational programs to churches and senior centers on Medicare vs. Medicaid and advanced senior planning.

Dr. Morgan has an extensive record of leadership and service within professional healthcare organizations. She currently serves or has served in the following roles:

• Founder & CEO, Lambda Psi Nu Nursing Sorority
• Board Member, American Diabetes Association-Washington DC Metropolitan area
• Board Member, Compassion & Choices
• Past President, National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN)
• Past President, NALPN Education Foundation
• Past Vice President, Maryland Licensed Practical Nurses Association
• Past Treasurer, Black Nurses of Southern Maryland
• Past National Treasurer, Black Nurses Rock Foundation
• Past Treasurer, National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), Washington, DC Chapter

A dedicated advocate for healthcare professionals, Dr. Morgan is committed to advancing the profession through education, research, mentorship, and strategic fundraising. Her lifelong mission centers on empowering healthcare providers to deliver exceptional care while ensuring equitable, high-quality healthcare across the entire continuum of care.

Alacia Rene’ Hightower has been a LPN for 22 years. She currently works as a Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Intake Nurse. She previously worked as Facility Administrator in service to her team,  and patients in the dialysis community. She has worked in LTC, PACE, Optum Health as a Care Coordinator, as well as Cardiology. Alacia  also serves as a Minister at The Source Christian Church. Alacia is the Women’s Ministry leader, the Source Connect for new members, and the Event Coordinator. 

Alacia serves as Lambda Psi Nu President on the National Executive Board. Alacia also served as the past President of the Virginia Gamma Chapter. Over the past  two years the local chapter has been very busy with activities. Activities include Pediatric Cancer Care packages for The Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughter, Easter Baskets for The Friendship House, The Bridgerton Tea, Health and Wellness Expo where we provided blood pressure checks and education on Nutrition and Fitness, Mental Health Awareness, and Diabetes. The latter part of the year we served 4 schools in 4 different areas of the state with 100 backpacks for each school, diabetes walk, breast cancer walk, clothing and coat, and shoe  drive for the Union Mission, Spa Day for the HER Shelter. For the holiday season the chapter was able to bless 10 different families with Thanksgiving baskets, and a Toy Drive for Christmas. For fun the chapter had a third annual Friendsgiving where the new pledge line met their sisters. For Christmas after packing for the toy drive we enjoyed one another with our 3rd annual Christmas brunch and Secret Santa. 

Alacia is the loving wife of Alexander, and together they are the proud parents of three daughters, and 7  wonderful grandchildren, and one great grandchild. 

Alacia is an author of two books, Beautiful You Are and Beauty Beneath the Scars. She believes her story will make an impact and help to heal the hearts of women who are broken. In her spare time she is an avid reader of books that encourage her to be a better person in Christ, and developing better leadership skills. She loves trying new restaurants, and going to the movies with her husband.

Her favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path”. She says it’s her job to lead one to the Cross, by sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others.