Lyna is an Award-Winning RN, author, coach, speaker, educator, life insurance agent, and event strategist. She is also the visionary founder and president of The African Nurses Network (TANN) and the CEO of Bold Impact Group, leading these organizations with unparalleled expertise, passion, and excellence.

 

Throughout her twenty-plus years of nursing, Lyna saw health and wealth disparities and decided to be part of the solution by supporting leaders and entrepreneurs. As a speaker, Lyna offers leadership training and financial education. She coaches entrepreneurs to create the highest impact and income to decrease disparities in our communities and build generational wealth.

 

Lyna’s academic journey is a testament to her thirst for knowledge and her commitment to excellence. She is a current doctoral candidate at Spalding University in Kentucky. Lyna holds a Master of Education Leadership from Concordia University, a Mini-MBA from St Thomas University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University, all of which have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of her fields of expertise.

 

She serves on several boards and committees. For her work, she has been recognized with several awards:

2009 Outstanding Student of the Year, Metropolitan State University 

2017 National Role Model by Minority Access Washington DC

2017 Creative Nursing Award by Minnesota Nurses Association 

2018 Non-profit Leadership Award by Voices Magazine 

2019 Outstanding Mentor by TeamWomen Minnesota 

2019 Distinguished Alumna North Hennepin Community College in Minnesota

2019 Rising Star by American Classic Agency 

2022 Recruiting Boss by American Classic Agency

2023, Woman of Impact by the Mayor of Brooklyn Park, MN.

2023, Best Event Coordinator by DEAR Awards, USA

 

Lyna lives with her family in Minnesota!