Jose PerpignanRegistered Nurse
Jose Perpignan, Jr. brings more than 13 years of healthcare and patient
advocacy experience. He currently holds a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing from the University of Rochester and is on schedule to receive
his MS in nursing in 2024, as well as a DNP in nursing in 2026.
A native of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Mr. Perpignan’s mission of community caring was established in the first
grade when his father, an emergency medical technician, brought an ambulance to the school’s career day. As
an Intensive Care Unit registered nurse who swiftly reacts in emergency situations, Mr. Perpignan Jr. adds value
by advocating for patients' needs and ensuring they receive appropriate care, while providing emotional support
to patients' families. He has served as an RN in the SICU/MICU, Cardio-Thoracic ICU, and contributed in the role
of transplant coordinator.
As a co-founder of the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, Mr. Perpignan Jr. honors his commitment
to providing needed resources to underserved communities that lack access to adequate medical services, or
are unfamiliar or distrustful of the healthcare environment. He has delivered impact by helping to build trust
with local hospitals and within the healthcare system. Mr. Perpginan Jr. also gives back as a mentor to children,
going back into communities to uplift those who do not have role models to emulate.
Mr. Perpignan, Jr. has received numerous awards and accolades for his dedication to the profession, including
winning the Live’s Healthcare Hero $100,000 Giveaway sponsored by Live with Kelly and Ryan and SoFi, in
recognition of his work on the front lines and his commitment to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He was pleasantly surprised to discover that he won the award while live on air with Kelly Ripa and Ryan
Seacrest, learning he’d won the award out of thousands of nominations.
Other awards received include (but are not limited to):
▪ GNSA Advocacy Leader, Graduate Nursing Student Academy, University of Rochester
▪ Unsung Hero of the Year Nomination, Rochester Black Nurses Association
▪ The Nurse Practitioner Association, NYS Region 2, University of Rochester
▪ Daisy Health Equity Award for Frontline Registered Nurse, National Black Nurses Association
▪ Humanitarian Award, University of Rochester School of Nursing
▪ Under 40 Award, National Black Nurses Association
▪ Rising Star Spirit Award, Greater New York City Black Nurses Association
▪ Amazing Rookie of the Year Award, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Mr. Perpignan Jr. has held leadership roles with the National Black Nurses Association and American Association
of Colleges of Nursing. He has also served extensively as a speaker, panelist, and poster
presenter throughout his career and is a member of the Kappa Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc.
