...nursing is a ministry—an opportunity to stand in the gap for those who cannot.

Calvin D. Bennett is a proud native of Clarke County, Mississippi, and the devoted father of one daughter, Hannah Grace. With nearly two decades of nursing experience, he began his healthcare journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 2006 and advanced his practice by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Meridian Community College in 2016.

In addition to his clinical credentials, Mr. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of West Alabama and a Master of Public Health from the Mississippi University for Women. His educational background reflects a strong commitment to both the science and humanistic aspects of care.

Currently serving as the State President of the Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi, Mr. Bennett leads with passion and purpose in an organization dedicated to advancing healthcare excellence and empowering nurses throughout the state. A firm believer in service and professional engagement, he is an active member of the Mississippi Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Prince Hall Masons, 100 Black Men of Jackson, and The Original Illinois Club.

In his professional role as a Supervisory Public Health Nurse with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Mr. Bennett brings strategic oversight, regulatory insight, and compassionate leadership to public health nursing. He is widely regarded as a community-minded servant leader, grounded in the belief that "nursing is a ministry—an opportunity to stand in the gap for those who cannot."