Karen Pingal 

Karen Pingal is a Registered Nurse and medical policy analyst. Karen has had the privilege of working in a variety of health care settings including acute mental health, street outreach and long-term care.

The Director of Quality at CBNA headquarters, Karen not only seeks to empower Black Nurses to let their excellence shine but also to advocate for patients, specifically black patients who are often overlooked and dismissed. Outside of her nursing career, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, working on DIY projects and travelling.