Rachel Jordan

Hospice of the  Chesapeake We the People of PG County

Dr. Rachel Jordan, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN, serves as director of advocacy and legislative affairs for Hospice of the Chesapeake and We The People of PG County. Jordan is an Army veteran, activist, educator, entrepreneur and local nurse practitioner with a passion for addressing issues of discrimination, equity and social justice.

Jordan is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. In late 2018, she opened her practice with a mission to provide community-based primary care in underserved areas. Jordan focuses on addressing health disparities and access to quality health care among minorities in Prince George’s and Charles Counties. She practices as a family nurse practitioner in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia.

Jordan is a member of the Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians, Maryland Nurses Association and The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. In 2023, Jordan was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Board of Nursing where she currently serves as Board Secretary. Jordan is being recognized in the Civic Leadership category.

In addition to her work in activism and grassroots organization, Jordan uses her voice and platform to identify and stand up against oppressive, discriminative and substandard businesses throughout Prince George’s County. Jordan said the most important lessons she has learned as a leader in Maryland are to lead with purpose and integrity, listen intentionally to the voice in your community and be flexible and amendable to change.

As a leader in Maryland, Jordan has faced significant challenges including stagnation and communication gaps, lack of public participation and lack of adequate funding. Jordan explained that she effectively leverages her empathy, knowledge and advocacy skills to drive meaningful change in Maryland, ensuring voices are heard and communities are empowered.

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