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Lina Buffington, PhD

Outgoing CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States · 1 connection

Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health

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About

As the Executive Director at NSRH, I’m on a mission to transform healthcare providing education and training in sexual and reproductive healthcare to nurses and other healthcare professionals. This work is deeply rooted in the desire to advance equitable, inclusive healthcare for all, especially historically marginalized communities. For over 15 years, I’ve dedicated my career to advancing social justice and equity across various sectors; healthcare, higher education, youth services, cooperative real estate, and philanthropy. At NSRH, I’ve led initiatives that have expanded our reach and impact, directly contributing to a more inclusive healthcare landscape. Through my leadership, NSRH has seen significant growth in both engagement and impact. We’ve built partnerships, expanded our educational programs, and created new opportunities for leaders in healthcare to connect and collaborate. The metrics reflect our success, but it’s the stories of those we’ve empowered that truly showcase our impact. My work at NSRH is more than a job; it’s a commitment to ensuring that all communities receive the comprehensive, dignified healthcare they deserve. My expertise includes strategic planning,

Experience

Founder & Principal ConsultantBe Wildseed Basic company page — company details not listed yet
Oct 2024 to Oct 2026
Co-Founder at We CypherWe Cypher
Jun 2023 to Oct 2026
President and Lead ConsultantINNOVATE Consulting
Nov 2014 to Apr 2022
AdvisorAdvisoryCloud
Oct 2020 to May 2021
Founding President/ CEOEast Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
Feb 2017 to Feb 2018
Consulting ProfessorSaylor University
Jan 2017 to Jun 2017
Grant writer ConsultantHealthImpact
Jul 2015 to Feb 2016
ConsultantGirls Inc.
Apr 2014 to Apr 2015
Consultant (Gala Manager)Ragged Wing Ensemble
May 2014 to Jun 2014
Interim Executive DirectorMISSSEY
Jan 2016 to Sep 2016
Executive ConsultantMISSSEY
Sep 2016 to Nov 2016
Academic Achievement Advisor 4, Engineering Student ServicesUniversity of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Nov 2012 to Jan 2014
Consultant, Diversity Initiatives ProgramMellon Foundation
Jun 2012 to Oct 2012
Associate Director of MMUF/ Program AssociateMellon Foundation
Jun 2011 to Jun 2012
Adjunct FacultyUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
Jan 2012 to Apr 2014
Adjunct Instructor, dual-enrollment classLa Salle University
Aug 2010 to Jun 2011
Program Director, Academic Enrichment ProgramLa Salle University
Jul 2009 to Jun 2011
Program Director, Office of College Retention and SuccessPhiladelphia Futures
Jun 2006 to Jul 2009

Education

University of Sunderland
Master of Fine Arts Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
2025 to 2026
Emory University
Ph.D Philosophy
2000 to 2006
Spelman College
B.A Philosophy
1995 to 1999