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Our Story

Lambda Psi Nu was founded on February 9, 2019, in Bowie, Maryland by Beverly M. Morgan, LPN, alongside four dynamic Licensed Practical Nurses known as the “Fabulous Five.”

Their shared vision was to create a professional organization owned and operated by LPNs — one that would uplift, advocate, and unite nurses across cultures, communities, and borders.


The first line of Lambda Psi Nu crossed on October 3, 2019 at the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses’ 70th Annual Conference, forming a lifelong bond of sisterhood that continues to grow nationally and internationally.

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Our Mission

Lambda Psi Nu exists to empower, unite, and advocate for Licensed Practical Nurses through leadership development, professional advancement, national initiatives, and lifelong sisterhood — ensuring LPNs are recognized, utilized, and valued as essential members of the healthcare workforce.

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Vision Statement

We envision a healthcare system where Licensed Practical Nurses are fully utilized, professionally respected, and positioned for growth, leadership, and meaningful impact at every level of care.

Vision Statement

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We envision a healthcare system where Licensed Practical Nurses are fully utilized, professionally respected, and positioned for growth, leadership, and meaningful impact at every level of care.

Leadership

Executive Board

Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Beverly M. Morgan, PHD

Executive Director & Founder

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Alacia Rene' Hightower, MBA

President

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Lisa Benjamin

First Vice President

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Yanessa Ramos

Second Vice President

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Patricia Witherspoon

Secretary

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Gail S. Anderson

Treasurer

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Youth Executive Group

Adriane Lash

President

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Kim Cartwright

Vice President

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Iris Boyd-Roberson

Secretary

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Tiffine Armstrong Croom

Treasurer

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Jazmine McFarlane

Director

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Aubrianna Lash

Youth Ambassador

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CORE VALUES

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Service

We lead with compassion, integrity, and commitment to patient care

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Advocacy

We amplify the voice and visibility of Licensed Practical Nurses

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Sisterhood

We foster unity, mentorship, and lifelong bonds

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Leadership

We cultivate confident, informed, and ethical leaders

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Excellence

We uphold professional standards and continuous growth

Beverly M. Morgan Executive Director & Founder

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 President

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.

Lisa Benjamin
First Vice President

Lisa Benjamin is a Licensed Practical Nurse originally from Long Island, New York and currently resides in North Carolina.  She began her career in healthcare at the age of 19 working as a certified nurse assistant at the State of Veteran’s Home in Stoney Brook, New York.  Lisa became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2001 after graduating from the Eastern Suffolk BOCES School of Practical Nursing. Over the course of her career, she has held nursing licenses in New York, Connecticut and North Carolina.  

Lisa brings extensive experience across multiple areas of healthcare, including long-term and sub-acute rehabilitation care, agency nursing, pediatric and adult care, OB/GYN clinical services, and school nursing for children with special needs.  She has also worked in group homes supporting individuals with special needs. 

Currently, Lisa serves in an administrative healthcare role, overseeing, coordinating and managing the medical care needs of six residential homes that support individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

Her commitment to the profession extends beyond clinical practice.  Lisa became a member of the National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (NALPN) in February 2019 and joined Lambda Psi Nu Sorority on Oct 3, 2019.  Motivated to elevate the voice of LPNs in North Carolina, she took on the role of President and became actively involved in advancing the profession within the state.  Lisa began the process of establishing the NC NALPN Beta Chapter of Lambda Psi Nu Sorority which became official in 2020. 

In 2024, Lisa was named an official team ambassador for the Carolina Nurses League, where she helps and supports the annual Nurses Ball. Her dedication to nursing, leadership, and service continues to inspire nurses across the state.  



My career has been in LTC, skilled, geriatric and pediatric nursing, wound & ostomy, Assisted Living and currently Private Duty nurse for trach & vent patients receiving a certificate.  I trained and received my certification for phlebotomy. 

My current husband and I recently celebrated 19 years of marriage, we have five daughters, 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. My passion for travel has taken me to all 50 U.S. states and 7 counties. I also enjoy bowling for relaxation. 

I read about and later joined Lambda Psi Nu organization in 2019, 1st Line of Inception, feeling the desire to be amongst like-minded nurses. A sisterhood where we could talk, laugh, cry and release our frustrations without being judged, with nurse/sisters who celebrate each other.

My achievements in Lambda Psi Nu organization are Welcome Committee Chairwoman, past President of Pi Chapter IL/IN and now National Executive Treasurer of Lambda Psi Nu organization.

Because we care about the communities we serve as nurses, I volunteer in various capacities from food panties, clothing donations and recently an organization called Fight2Feed, where I assisted in preparing 2,500 meals for the local police dept., churches and different communities that feed the unhoused, receiving awards and letters of gratitude from U.S. State Senator Elgie Sims(IL), local food pantries, Salvation Army to name a few. I encourage others to pursue their dreams, no matter how long it takes.

Yanessa Ramos Second Vice President

In my current capacity as 2nd Vice President on the national board, I hold primary responsibility for the oversight and guidance of the pledge process. This leadership role has proven to be profoundly gratifying, echoing the significant personal and organizational connection I experienced early in my own journey.

 

My professional career commenced in 2007 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), cultivating a broad and in-depth expertise across a spectrum of healthcare environments. My clinical proficiencies span specialized psychiatric care, comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease management, advanced tracheostomy and ventilator support, and dedicated home health services.

 

The confluence of my nursing profession and my membership in Lambda Psi Nu Inc. has consistently furnished substantial opportunities for impactful community engagement, both within my immediate locale and significantly within my native community in Puerto Rico. This dedication extends internationally, as I am actively involved in a highly rewarding initiative dedicated to supporting vulnerable children within a community in Colombia.

 

Collectively, these varied and extensive experiences underscore an unwavering commitment to service and generate profound personal fulfillment.

Patricia Witherspoon
Secretary

Patricia (Pat) Upshur Witherspoon is a Licensed Practical Nurse who was proudly educated in the City of Newport News, VA and obtained her license as a License Practical Nurse from the Peninsula Vocational Technical Institute in Newport News, VA. Pat currently works as a School Nurse with the Newport News, Virginia Public Schools. She has been a nurse for 50 years. Her experience as a nurse includes ICU/CCU, NICU, Med/Surg, Family Medicine, Occupational Health and Case Management. Pat has been a member of Providence Baptist Church for over 60 years. She serves on Trustee Board where she’s been the Chairperson for 5 of the 9 years she has been on the board. Pat enjoys serving on the medical team, the COVID team, and other ministries within the church. Pat is a member of the first line, Line of Inception of Lambda Psi Nu year 2019 Line Name Faithful. Pat also found joy being a Proud Big Sister for 4 years with this great Sorority. Pat is married to Edward (Butch), they have 2 amazing children, 1 amazing goddaughter, and 7 beautiful grandchildren (her heartbeats), the joys of her life! Pat loves to read in her spare time. Loves to travel, especially to see her Raleigh, NC heartbeats. This is where she finds the extra time to listen to a good book on audible. She loves selfcare and believes every woman should enjoy at least once a month. She also loves what she calls getaway days to just shop and have a nice meal alone or with friends. She enjoys mentoring and taking time out to just talk with her high school students or anyone who needs a listening ear. She continues to study God’s word and various podcast to always increase her knowledge. She lives by the scripture “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil 4:13.



Gail S. Anderson
Treasurer

My name is Gail S. Anderson, and I am from Chicago Illinois.  At the age of eight (8) I knew that I wanted to be a nurse due to the care I received from nurses while battling Rheumatic Fever.  As life would have it, I worked in various jobs, obtaining my Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood education. I later worked for a large company that downsized, giving us a settlement and opportunity to further our education, which I did and registered for PN training at a community college. I took the NCLEX in 2004, became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

My career has been in LTC, skilled, geriatric and pediatric nursing, wound & ostomy, Assisted Living and currently Private Duty nurse for trach & vent patients receiving a certificate.  I trained and received my certification for phlebotomy. 

My current husband and I recently celebrated 19 years of marriage, we have five daughters, 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. My passion for travel has taken me to all 50 U.S. states and 7 counties. I also enjoy bowling for relaxation. 

I read about and later joined Lambda Psi Nu organization in 2019, 1st Line of Inception, feeling the desire to be amongst like-minded nurses. A sisterhood where we could talk, laugh, cry and release our frustrations without being judged, with nurse/sisters who celebrate each other.

My achievements in Lambda Psi Nu organization are Welcome Committee Chairwoman, past President of Pi Chapter IL/IN and now National Executive Treasurer of Lambda Psi Nu organization.

Because we care about the communities we serve as nurses, I volunteer in various capacities from food panties, clothing donations and recently an organization called Fight2Feed, where I assisted in preparing 2,500 meals for the local police dept., churches and different communities that feed the unhoused, receiving awards and letters of gratitude from U.S. State Senator Elgie Sims(IL), local food pantries, Salvation Army to name a few. I encourage others to pursue their dreams, no matter how long it takes.

Adriane Lash President

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Kim Cartwright Vice-President

Kim Cartwright has been a dedicated nurse for over 30 years. During her many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), she has been employed in various areas in healthcare including cardiac medicine, internal medicine, surgical offices, rehabilitation, emergency departments, medical surgical units, correctional facilities, home health, and patient and staff education. Kim is responsible for establishing the Black Nurses of Southern Maryland, Inc. in February 2012 with the support of fifteen of her closest friends and colleagues who supported her vision to serve the nursing community and patients of Southern Maryland. Kim is the first LPN in the history of the National Black Nurses Association to organize and be elected as the President of a local chapter. In June 2015 Kim was elected to the National Black Nurses Association Board of Directors as representative for Licensed Practical Nurses where she proudly served to uplift the voice of LPNs within the healthcare community. In 2021 Kim was re-elected to the NBNA Board where she currently serves as the LPN representative. In 2021 Kim proudly became a member of the 1 st LPN Sorority, Lambda Psi Nu. In April of 2022 she was selected to serve on the Board of the Lambda Psi Nu Youth Group as the Vice President.

Iris Boyd-Roberson Secretary

Soror Iris Boyd- Roberson is a active national and local member of MS Zeta’s Lambda Psi Nu chapter. Iris is aka thee “X-Quisite Diva” that hails to us from line #3 better known as the “Line of Endurance.” She has been a LPN II for 9 years and has experience in LTC, assistant Living, private duty, hospice care, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, ambulatory float pool clinic, employee health nurse, Medical Assistant/BLS instructor and currently is a school nurse. Iris is the mother of two beautiful children, Detrius and Isis Roberson. Her favorite bible scripture is, Philippians 4:13. She is the 2021 recipient of the National Lambda Psi Nu Annual Scholarship award. In her spare and leisure time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family. Iris has plans to further her career in nursing bridging from LPN to RN with goals of becoming a travel nurse one day. #KooKoo

Tiffine Armstrong Croom Treasurer

My name is Tiffine Croom and I currently reside in Mississippi. I am a mother of 3 and a LPN of 16 years. My nursing background includes geriatrics, mental health, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, weight loss management and travel nursing.

I am the founder of Body Moves Fitness where my role is personal trainer, certified online fitness coach, licensed zumba instructor and certified weight management specialist. I am also a published author.

I crossed into Lambda Psi Nu, Inc with the “Line of Endurance” in June 2021.

I currently serve as Director of Health and Wellness, Treasurer of the Lambda Psi Nu Youth Organization and creator of Fab Fit Sisters and The Sisterhood Circle which are sorority based support groups that focus on the total health of sorority members.

I have always been very passionate about nursing. My greatest desire is to help others reach their highest level of potential of “self”.

Jazmine McFarlane Director

Jazmine McFarlane is an alumnus of Tuskegee University’s Brimmer School of Business. As a Maryland native, who is currently residing in the Atlanta metropolitan area, the full time wife, mom and business women is not slowing down. Mrs. McFarlane is the owner and founder of Jazzy Lady Events, Lady Jazz Boutique, and Jazzy Lady nonprofit. She is also a core pillar of an up and coming ministry in Jonesboro, Ga. As a business and event professional, she brings her skills of creating order, her keen eye for beauty, and experience of business administration with her to uplift every organization she encounters. As a wife and mother of 3 beautiful and vibrant children, she also has a passion to encourage and enrich youth of all ages.

Aubrianna Lash Youth Ambassador

My name is Aubrianna Lash. I’m 17 years old. My parents are Bobby and Adriane Lash. I have two brothers, who’re my personal bodyguards, Bobby (24 years old) and Hairston (19 years old); which makes me the baby girl but also the BOSS.  I am currently a junior at Walkertown High School, but I will be transferring to Middle College of Forsyth to graduate in my senior year.

Community service is my passion and my favorite organization to volunteer is H.O.P.E (Help Our People Eat) of Winston Salem. I love going into the community, meeting other people, and lending a helping hand.

I participate in pageants and have won multiple national Teen titles. My National platforms are “Take a Stand and Lend a Hand against Bullying”; Autism Awareness” and “There is no Excuse for Animal Abuse!”

I have a love for animals. My plans after high school are to go to NC State University to get my DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine).  I plan to open my own veterinary hospital to treat all animals from small to the greatest in size. All animals need love and compassion

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