Thank you, Toiya!
Hello and welcome!
It's wonderful to meet all of you. By way of introduction, I've been a nurse since 1995 and a family nurse practitioner since 2000 (though I try not to think about how long that's been!).
Currently, I serve as the FNP Track Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Florida. In addition to teaching, I continue to practice one day a week at UF Health Archer Family Healthcare, a rural, nurse practitioner led family practice clinic.
Over the years, my nursing experience has included work in the NICU, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a registered nurse. As a family nurse practitioner, I've had the privilege of working in rural and urban settings, college health, and free clinics serving inner-city communities.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I'm especially passionate about LGBTQ+ health issues and advocating for equitable, inclusive care. This work is deeply personal and professionally meaningful to me, and I'm committed to fostering a healthcare environment that respects and supports all individuals.
I'm excited to engage in meaningful discussions with all of you and look forward to learning from each other!
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Christina Bricker, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAHA
Clinical Associate Professor
College of Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
USA
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Original Message:
Sent: Tue July 01,2025 04:56 PM
From: Toiya Lister
Subject: Let's Connect: Your Passion & Path in LGBTQ+ Health
Hello Sigma Members!
Welcome to Sigma's LGBTQ+ Health Community-we're so glad you're here! Whether you're seasoned or just beginning to explore this area, your insights and experiences matter.
✨ I'd like to introduce you to the group's newest Community Facilitators✨
@ALEXANDER LEVANTINO @Christina Bricker @Christopher Lloyd Jamola
They'll help spark conversations, share helpful resources, and ensure this space remains an active area for connection and collaboration.
Now we'd love to hear from you!
🔍 Introduce yourself and share what drives your passion for LGBTQ+ Health.
Whether it's a patient story, a professional calling, or a vision for the future of nursing, share what brought you here and what keeps you inspired.
You can reply to this thread directly from your email or navigate to the thread in the community and select the "reply" button.
Already introduced yourself? Feel free to start a new discussion at any time. Head to the Discussions area and click the "Add" button to get started.
Have more than one interest? Explore other topic-based communities you can join!
🤝If you're interested in volunteering as a Community Facilitator, visit the Sigma Volunteer Opportunities page to see how you can get involved.
Thanks for being an essential part of this community-we can't wait to learn more about you and what fuels your purpose.
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Toiya Lister
Constituent Communications and Training Specialist
Indianapolis IN
United States
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