Louisiana
Dr. Benita Chatmon serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing and the Assistant Dean for Clinical Nursing Education at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans School of Nursing. In addition to her academic role, she is the Region 6 Coordinator for Sigma and Immediate Past President of the Louisiana State Nurses Association. In addition, she holds an appointment as a Nurse Researcher at Children’s Hospital New Orleans.
Dr. Chatmon is dedicated to advancing and promoting the image of nursing, both within the LSU SON community and the wider nursing profession. She holds numerous leadership positions in professional organizations, including Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees for CrescentCare, Secretary for the Association of Black Nursing Faculty, and Co-Chair for National Black Nurses Association’s Bylaws committee.
As an experienced mentor, researcher, and thought leader in the field of mentorship, Dr. Chatmon has conducted in-depth research that explores innovative mentoring strategies and their impact on both mentors and mentees. Her work has been showcased at national conferences, where she has presented on best practices in mentorship, further cementing her expertise in the field. In addition to publishing several articles on mentoring, Dr. Chatmon has successfully established two impactful mentoring programs that have fostered personal and professional growth for participants across diverse sectors.
Among her many national and local awards, Dr. Chatmon is most proud of her service as a Veteran of the United States Army and her role as wife to Micheal and mother to, MJ and Mia.
Opening Keynote: Still We Lead: Centering the Voice of Nursing in a Time of Crisis and Change
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CT