Implicit Bias in Healthcare

Arica is a Texas A&M University as an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing. She has more than 20 years of clinical, academic and legal experience. Arica has a doctoral degree in nursing science from the University of Kentucky; a doctor of juris prudence from Texas Southern University; a master of science in nursing from the University of Cincinnati and bachelor of science in nursing from Purdue University.

With degrees in nursing and healthcare management, Delanor Manson is a visionary leader whose career has focused on innovative medical initiatives in both patient care and complex administrative settings. Committed to furthering the nursing profession via education, advocacy, research and support, Delanor currently serves as the chief executive officer for the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Prior to joining the KNA, she was the associate vice president of research and design at Hosparus Health. She also served as deputy secretary for the Kentucky Cabinet for Healthcare Services and in various leadership roles within hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide. With 27 years of service, Delanor achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. During her military career, she applied her nursing education to various positions throughout the country, as well as in Japan, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico. Delanor serves on the Team Kentucky Better Nursing Advisory Committee and the Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness Advisory board. A locally, regionally and nationally known speaker, she regularly shares her expertise about leadership, healthcare equity, health equity, health policy, healthcare disparities, COVID-19 vaccines and testing and the image of nurses. She is a sought-after news source and has appeared on KET as well as ABC, CBS, NBC and local FOX affiliates statewide.