Kelly Robinson, RN

Kelly Robinson began her career 27 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia where she worked in Post-Op Orthopedics, Oncology, Pain Management, Operating Room, Psychiatry, and Research. She relocated to Minneapolis in 2009 to work as a Corporate supporting the implant of medical devices for Pain Management. In the Twin Cities, she served as Health Care Coordinator for her place of worship, collaborating with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, Minnesota Diabetes Association, and the Stairstep Foundation. She is currently on the board of Second Chance Outreach, which provides healthcare awareness during sponsored plays, gospel concerts at Bethel University, and community events, collaborating with KMOJ and the Herman Melville YMCA Youth Enrichment Center. As president of the Black Nurses Rock Twin Cities Chapter, Kelly’s work is grounded in the national organization's vision of inspiring and empowering innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities. The local chapter does this by engaging black nurses to provide health education, screenings, and access to health care in underserved communities. Kelly is an inspirational leader and a credible voice in decision making, finding strategic partners to provide resources while establishing black nurses as “trusted messengers” in the community.