Susan Goncalves

Dr. Goncalves is an Associate Professor at the Dr. Susan L. Davis & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing (DHCON). She is a seasoned nurse having over 38 years of nursing experience and expertise. In addition to her full-time associate professor role, Dr. Goncalves works as a per-diem off-shift supervisor at Hartford Health Care, and a Faith Community Nurse which allows her to collaborate and mentor with colleagues representing a diverse nursing workforce. Dr. Goncalves holds 2 ANCC certifications; medical surgical certification, and gerontological nursing. Additionally, she has recently completed the 6-month 2023 AACN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Institute, becoming a fellow.

Dr. Goncalves is actively engaged in community service as the President of the Connecticut Nurses Association. Dr. Goncalves is a member of the AACN Diversity Leadership Network for DHCON and has worked collaboratively with leadership, faculty, and staff to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee within the college, supporting and disseminating professional development opportunities in the areas of Inclusive Excellence principles and the implementation of a “Culture Assessment” for the DHCON. University-wide, she has held the role of one of the first Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching (CEIT) Faculty Fellows for Inclusive Teaching.

Dr. Goncalves is a lifelong learner and is thankful to have opportunities in which to promote and foster Inclusive Excellence. She considers herself a “fire-starter” and “change agent” within the nursing profession and is committed to advancing knowledge, skills, and sustainable change in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging/ Inclusive Excellence with all members of the SHU community and within the nursing profession.