Bernice Ezell, Springfield Chapter

Bernice Ezell along with her husband Bobby are lifetime members of Mass Senior Action Council. Bernice serves on the board of the Greater Springfield Chapter as the board secretary.

Her work as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in Brightwood Health Center has been instrumental in the chapter efforts to better understand some of the impacts of disparities in our healthcare system. As we know, the first step to taking action on a cause is becoming informed. Bernice has provided the chapter members with well-informed conversations about health issues and shares her knowledge with members and others in our community. Her commitment to ensure that the community employs efforts to eradicate health disparities. She is an advocate for community-driven solutions and a voice for people most impacted at the center.

Recently, Bernice has been working with our small but mighty police reform sub-committee to address systemic racism in the Springfield Police Department. Bernice spoke to the crowd at the recent June 9th Police reform rally to call on the Springfield Mayor to remove the current police commissioner because as she said, “We must move forward, envisioning a compassionate future that promises greater safety, particularly for all those who are most vulnerable. We envision the hope and love of the Springfield community which acknowledges each other’s humanity. We recognize the intrinsic value of every member of the human family, to achieve justice, healing and redemption.”