Debbian Fletcher-Blake

Debbian Fletcher-Blake, APRN, FNP, is the chief executive officer of VIP Community Services, which offers comprehensive medical, behavioral health, housing, vocational and supportive services to the Bronx community. She served as an administrator and medical provider in several health centers for over twenty-five years and as a nursing instructor at New York University.

Fletcher-Blake has been active in building culturally competent workforces, tackling healthcare inequities, focusing on strategies to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring community members are active participants in deciding systems of care. Due to her vast experience in quality assurance, integrated care, and physical and behavioral health care delivery systems, Fletcher-Blake has served as a subject matter expert on numerous clinical and administrative projects both locally and nationally.

In 2019, for her leadership, vision, and dedication to reducing health disparities in the communities and transforming lives of the underserved populations, Fletcher-Blake was selected as one of CRAIN’s Notable Women in Health Care and eminent New York’s health care’s leading women. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Dr. Philip W. Brickner Award Honoree from CHCANYS for advocating and championing for the medical needs of those who are homeless and vulnerable. Most recently, Ms. Fletcher-Blake received awards from 2021 Empire Whole Health Heroes, 2021 Bronx Power List, and Crain’s Notable Black Leaders 2022 for her unrelentless contributions to the Bronx.

Fletcher-Blake serves on multiple boards, councils, and coalitions, including Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Community Health Care Association of New York State, New York City Behavioral Health Council, Coalition of Medication Assisted Treatment Providers, and Homeless Services United. She was also a 2020 mentor for the National Behavioral Health Council’s CCBHCs mentorship program.

With an executive leadership certificate in health information technology from the University of Colorado School of Nursing, Debbian brings expertise and efficiency in coordinating health and social services programs through health information technology. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, holds a master of science in nursing from Pace University, an executive leadership certificate from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and bachelor of science degrees in nursing and chemistry.