Dr. Gabrielle Abelard is an accomplished motivational speaker, educator, and clinician. She founded and directs Abelard Psychotherapy, Inc., a multi-site community mental health clinic that serves diverse clients throughout Massachusetts and provides comprehensive, accessible behavioral health services. Dr. Abelard proudly works as a Clinical Associate Professor at her alma mater, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. At the university, Dr. Abelard directs the Graduate Program for Master's, Certificates, and Psychiatric Mental Health at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing. Her leadership follows her into her associations: she is the Immediate Past President of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) New England Chapter and is the first Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Association (MAAPPN). Additionally, she serves on the Boards of Directors for the New England Regional Black Nurses Association (NERBNA), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and Shooting Touch Boston.

Dr. Abelard's efforts have been acknowledged with several prestigious accolades: National Black Nurses Association Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year (2022), Massachusetts Nurses Association Manning Mentoring Award 2022, STRIDE and ADVANCE Faculty Fellow Awards at UMASS Amherst 2021, APNA New England Nancy Valentine Excellence in Leadership Award 2020, Young Haitian Professional of the Year 2019 by the US Haitian Chamber of Commerce, and has been recognized as a Fellow in the National Academies of Practice and the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Gabrielle Abelard is a dedicated mentor, published author, mental health clinician, and educator with over 20 years of experience in mental health nursing. Dr. Abelard holds a deep commitment to building resilience and improving healthcare outcomes both within and beyond nursing.

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