Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN

Mary Blankson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAAN is the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Community Health Center, Inc., overseeing diverse nursing services across the CHCI network, including both Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants. As CNO she ensures the quality and expansion of nursing and medical assistant services, the development of policy, and continuing education. Mary also works collaboratively to ensure Joint Commission and Patient Centered Medical Home compliance throughout CHC. Dr. Blankson earned her MSN at Yale University in 2005 and her DNP education at Johns Hopkins University in 2015.  In 2017, Dr. Blankson was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Quinnipiac University School of Nursing for her contribution to nursing and for helping meet the health care needs of the underserved. In 2020, she was honored to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her contributions to nursing focused on the role of the primary care nurse. She is certified and holds professional membership in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.