Who We Are
Enriching the New England Health Care Community

About Our Organization
The New England Medical Association (NEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organization designed to build a community of Black physicians and physicians in training, who practice in the New England area. NEMA is dedicated to creating a community that advocates to eliminate health disparities, provides career development opportunities, implements mentoring programs and service through collaborative, community-based projects.
People Driven
We promote a just and equitable health care system with a focus on eliminating disparities
Creating Community
We are dedicated to creating a community that advocates and provides for African American doctors.
About Our Organization
The New England Medical Association (NEMA) is a not-for-profit membership organization designed to build a community of Black physicians and physicians in training, who practice in the New England area. NEMA is dedicated to creating a community that advocates to eliminate health disparities, provides career development opportunities, implements mentoring programs and service through collaborative, community-based projects.
People Driven
We promote a just and equitable health care system with a focus on eliminating disparities
Creating Community
We are dedicated to creating a community that advocates and provides for African American doctors.

Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Advocate for a just and equitable healthcare system. Focus on eliminating disparities, building a Black physician community and promoting the interests of NEMA members and Black communities in New England.
Vision
At NEMA we envision a powerful collective voice of Black physicians dedicated to achieving justice in medicine.
Meet the Team

Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH
President

Vonzella Bryant, MD
Vice President

Lucy Lomas, MD
Chair Health/Wellness Community

Terrell Y Johnson, MD
Chair of Mentorship & Career Development

Sharma Joseph, MD, MPH
Chair Advocacy Committee

Vonzella F Bryant, MBA, MSW
Executive Director

Karen Abdool, MD, PhD
Chair Health/Wellness Community
Become part of the team and change the reality of minority communities in New England.
Board of Directors

Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH, MBA
Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center

Vonzella Bryant, MD, FACEP FAAEM
Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Celine Mukasine
Chief Financial Officer, International Institute of New England

Rev. Art Gordon
Community Engagement Strategy, Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Anastacia Awad, PhD
Diversity & Inclusion – Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Our Advisors
Join Us
Are you ready to join our growing community?
If you want to drive meaningful change in healthcare, now is the time to take action. By becoming a NEMA member you will gain access to exclusive benefits to help you become the best you can be.
Students, residents, physicians, physician assistant’s and more are all welcome to become an integral part of the New England Medical Association.