02/19/2026
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 We’re proud of the work and contributions you are making to our profession JP!!
Black nurses have always been at the heart of nursing’s progress, transforming the profession through their dedication to care and their fight for justice. From the early trailblazers who paved the way against all odds to the modern leaders who inspire us today, their impact is woven into the very fabric of medicine. ONA is proud to celebrate this enduring legacy by honoring the Black nursing leaders in Oklahoma who are currently leading the way for the next generation.
Today, we are honored to highlight Julia “JP” Profit-Williams, MHA, BSN, the Associate Director of Preventive Health at the Tulsa Health Department. With a distinguished twenty-seven-year career, JP oversees all clinical operations for the Tulsa City-County Health Department, ensuring that public health remains a priority for the community. Her journey is marked by academic excellence, with degrees from Rogers University, Oklahoma City University, and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma State University, along with a leadership certificate from Duke University.
JP is a fierce advocate for health equity, dedicating her work to addressing the social disparities that impact life expectancy in marginalized communities. Beyond her executive leadership, she serves on the boards of the Oklahoma Nurses Association and the Oklahoma Center for Nursing, while also mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals through Youth Medical Mentorship. We celebrate JP for her admirable commitment to protecting and empowering BIPOC communities in healthcare spaces.
