What they call their work
What they do
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Nursing Professional Development 3 activities
- Advocates for public health and nursing profession developmentPromotes and supports the nursing profession through education, professional development, and public health advocacy.
- Develops and delivers professional nursing education programsHosts annual Nursing Education Symposia to support professional development and continuing education for nurses.
- Provides nursing education and clinical preceptorshipOffers nursing education as faculty at SUNY Rockland Community College and Long Island University, and serves as clinical adjunct instructor and preceptor for nursing, nurse-midwifery, nurse practitioner, and medical students in the U.S. and abroad.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosts community health fairs and public wellness eventsOrganizes annual Community Health Fairs offering free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, behavioral health, and financial fitness, along with wellness information for the public.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Organizes and participates in international medical and educational missionsConducts medical and educational mission trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and St. Kitts, including emergency response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Matthew. Activities include triage operations and delivery of health supplies.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes community outreach and fundraising eventsOrganizes and participates in community fundraisers, back-to-school programs, food and clothing drives, brunch events, and participates in external events such as the Autism Speaks walk.
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Comprehensive Women's Health Services 1 activity
- Provides direct nursing and midwifery careDelivers full-scope midwifery care including adolescent health services, newborn circumcision, surgical first assistance during cesarean sections, and limited obstetrical ultrasound in the Bronx.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Provides health education via radio programmingHosts a weekly Health and Wellness radio show on Radio Generation 2000 to disseminate health information to the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts nursing research to improve maternal and infant healthConducted research focused on improving breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity rates.
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Who they work with
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Recognized Marlyn with the “Best Clinical Practice Preceptor Award” for her clinical teaching.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Collaborates with HANA Hudson Valley to host Purple Sunday, an event focused on Alzheimer’s awareness and community education.
- Autism Speaks Partner — Participated in the Autism Speaks walk as part of community engagement activities through HANA.
- Binghamton University Network — Alumni affiliation through completion of Bachelor’s degree in psychology
- Dominican College Network — Graduated from accelerated BSN program
- Haitian American Cultural and Social Association (HASCO) Partner — Board member of HASCO, an organization supporting Haitian immigrants for over 30 years.
- Haitian American Nurses Association Network — Member organization providing professional and community service opportunities for Haitian American nurses.
- Haitian American Nurses Association Network — Wendy V. Boisrond serves as elected Treasurer for the Hudson Valley New York chapter of the Haitian American Nurses Association and co-hosts its weekly community radio show.
- Haitian American Nurses Association of Hudson Valley NY Inc Partner — Dr. Duvivier is a member of the organization.
- Haitian American Parent Association (HAPA) Partner — Member of HAPA, an organization advocating for the safety and well-being of community children.
- Haitian American Youth Organization (HAYO) Partner — Former President of HAYO, a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged children.
- Haitian Cultural Heritage Preservation Partner — Active membership in an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Haitian culture and history.
- Haitian Nurses Network Network — Active member of the Haitian Nurses Network, recognized with the Rising Star Award in October 2022.
- Helping Hands and Beyond, Inc. Partner — Collaborated on an educational mission to St. Kitts.
- Herbert H. Lehman College, CUNY Partner — Where Marlyn earned her Master of Public Health in 2008.
- Jacobi Medical Center Partner — Employer where Marlyn provides midwifery care as part of the Obstetrical and Gynecological team.
- Monroe College Partner — Where Marlyn served as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the School of Nursing.
- New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing Partner — Awarded Marlyn the “Outstanding Preceptor Award” for her clinical preceptorship.
- Nyack College Partner — Where Marlyn served as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the School of Nursing.
- Radio Generation 2000 Partner — Partnered with HANA to broadcast its weekly Health and Wellness radio show.
- Rockland County Haiti Relief Partner — Collaborates with Rockland County Haiti Relief on volunteer efforts including fundraisers and relief drives.
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society Network — Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society (STTI).
- St Barnabas Hospital Partner — Where Marlyn worked as a Registered Nurse for nineteen years and began her midwifery career.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Where Marlyn earned her Master of Arts in Nurse Executive in 2015.
- Toastmasters International Network — Marlyn is a member and has achieved Competent Communicator designation.
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Partner — Where Marlyn completed her midwifery program in 2000.
How they approach the work
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- Community Empowerment Through Nurse Leadershipmethodology: community_empowerment_through_health_professionalsBy positioning nurses as leaders, educators, and role models, the organization fosters healthier communities because trusted health professionals can inspire behavioral change and increase health literacy when rooted in the communities they serve.
- Diaspora-Centered Health Supportmethodology: diaspora-community-supportBy focusing on Haitian Americans in the Hudson Valley and children in Haiti, the organization improves health outcomes through culturally resonant, diaspora-targeted services because shared identity and language increase engagement and trust in health interventions.
- Integrated Professional Development and Public Health Advocacymethodology: professional-development-and-advocacyBy combining education, professional development, and public health advocacy, the organization strengthens the nursing workforce and improves community health outcomes because empowered professionals are better equipped to address local and global health disparities.
- Nursing-Led Community and International Health Missionsmethodology: medical_mission_modelBy deploying organized nursing missions locally and internationally, the organization delivers frontline medical and educational services to underserved populations because nurse-driven outreach leverages clinical expertise and cultural connection to increase access and trust in care.
- Sisterhood Model for Professional and Personal Developmentmethodology: sisterhood_modelBy fostering a supportive, familial community among members, the organization enhances retention and growth in the nursing profession because peer mentorship and emotional support reduce isolation and strengthen resilience in high-stress healthcare roles.