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Eight Powerful Sessions From Across the World!
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Based on the Virtual Launch of our ‘Nurses’ Voices’ Grassroots to Global’ campaign, this monthly Nurses' Voices Speaker Series provides a global public speaking platform for nurses—including students and retirees—as thought influences in our troubled world.
This Series features leading nurses—from all six World Health Organization (WHO) Regions—AFRO, EMRO, EURO, PAHO/AMRO, SEARO and WPRO—to share their stories of courage, concern, compassion, and commitment to humanity’s health. In collaboration with the CIFAL York Centre at York University, the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR), and the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (INCA), the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH) is Co-Sponsoring this Speakers' Series.
This Series features leading nurses—from all six World Health Organization (WHO) Regions—AFRO, EMRO, EURO, PAHO/AMRO, SEARO and WPRO—to share their stories of courage, concern, compassion, and commitment to humanity’s health. In collaboration with the CIFAL York Centre at York University, the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR), and the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy (INCA), the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health (NIGH) is Co-Sponsoring this Speakers' Series.
SESSION 3 — Coming Next on Tuesday January 9, 2024 — 12 to 1:30 pm EST!
Nurses' Voices from Africa with Speakers from Sub-Saharan Africa
MODERATOR
• Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo FWACN, FGCNM, RN President, Ghana Registered Nurses & Midwives Association KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Dr. Sheila Tlou PhD, RN former Health Minister of Botswana, distinguished advocate for human resources for health issues, and a recognized nursing visionary leader and champion |
PANELISTS
• Dr. Edna C. Tallam-Kimaiyo PhD, MPH, BSN, RN, CGNC, Registrar & Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Professor Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, South African Research Chair: Ubuntu Community Model of Nursing
Professor of Nursing, University of Pretoria, Deputy President of the Democratic Nurses Association of South Africa (DENOSA)
“Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation” at the 2023 National Research Foundation Awards,
South Africa’s most prestigious academic achievements.
• Kenneth Kenechukwu Maduka RN, RM, CFMN, BSN (In View), Certified Health & Wellness Practioner in private practice
Representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) in Nigeria
• Eugénia Ngambir MPH, RN, Nursing Leader in Quality Management / Health Safety & Environment,
Clínica Girassol, Luando, Angola
• African Representatives from the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation
• Speaker(s) representing WHO AFRO + related AFRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• NIGH’s Africa Council of Advisor Jeniffer Mukhwana, Kiswahili-language Advisor
• Dr. Edna C. Tallam-Kimaiyo PhD, MPH, BSN, RN, CGNC, Registrar & Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Professor Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, South African Research Chair: Ubuntu Community Model of Nursing
Professor of Nursing, University of Pretoria, Deputy President of the Democratic Nurses Association of South Africa (DENOSA)
“Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation” at the 2023 National Research Foundation Awards,
South Africa’s most prestigious academic achievements.
• Kenneth Kenechukwu Maduka RN, RM, CFMN, BSN (In View), Certified Health & Wellness Practioner in private practice
Representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) in Nigeria
• Eugénia Ngambir MPH, RN, Nursing Leader in Quality Management / Health Safety & Environment,
Clínica Girassol, Luando, Angola
• African Representatives from the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation
• Speaker(s) representing WHO AFRO + related AFRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• NIGH’s Africa Council of Advisor Jeniffer Mukhwana, Kiswahili-language Advisor
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SESSION ONE Full Recording Here
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
• Dr. Donna A. Nickitas PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAAN Dean of Rutgers University Camden School of Nursing FEATURED PANELISTS • Mrs. Rosemarie L. Josey MSc, MPA, CNS, Vice President Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation Nursing Officer, Public Hospitals' Authority (PHA) in the Bahamas • Dr. Jose Castillo, III PhD, CRNA, RN Professor, Texas Wesleyan University School of Health Professions Area Director, National Council of State Boards of Nursing Chair, Florida Board of Nursing • Ms. Sharon Taylor MA, BScN, RN Retired Nurse Manager, McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Quebec • Dr. Caroline Ortiz PhD, MPH, RN, NC-BC Faculty, Pacific College of Health & Science & Curanderismo Apprentice National Association of Hispanic Nurses - NY Chapter Integrative Health Project’s work in Guatemala Representative, International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) • Dr. Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes PhD, RN Coordinator, IberoAmerican Network of Nursing Editors in Portuguese, Spanish & English Emerita Professor, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing NIGH's Council of Advisors / Portuguese language Advisor CO-MODERATORS • Dr. Deva-Marie Beck RN PhD, RN, DTM NIGH International Co-Director • Dr. Cheryl van Daalen- Smith PhD, RN Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, York University, Toronto, Canada & NIGH's Council of Advisors |
KENOTE SPEAKERS
• Dr. Pamela F. Cipriano PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN President, International Council of Nurses Professor, University of Virginia School of Nursing & Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy • Professor Kathleen McCourt CBE President, Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation (CNMF) • Dr. Gloria Chan DNP, CRNA, MSN, RN, FAAN Vice President, Sigma Theta Tau International NIGH's 1st UN / NGO Youth Representative CO-MODERATORS • Dr. Deva-Marie Beck & Dr. Barbara Dossey NIGH International Co-Directors • Ms. Lynne Chase MPH, MMgt, CEN, RN NIGH World Board of Directors • Mr. Cyril Ritchie Secretary of NIGH World Board of Directors NIGH's UN-NGO Representative in Geneva First Vice President of CoNGO, the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations |
SESSION 4 — Coming Soon on Tuesday February 13, 2024 — 9 to 10:30 am EST!
Nurses' Voices
from the Western Pacific with Speakers from WHO WPRO MODERATOR • Dr. Tess Panizales DNP, Dr. (h.c.), MSN, RN NIGH World Board of Directors NIGH's Tagalog / Filipino language Advisor KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Ms. Elizabeth Iro RN, RM, MHS, MBA Former Chief Nursing Officer / 2018-2022 World Health Organization from the Cook Islands |
PANELISTS
• Jill Iliffe, M.Int.S, BAS (Nursing), RN, RM
Executive Director, Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation
Based in Melbourne, Australia
• Dr. Pearl Ed G Cuevas PHD, MAN, RN, FGNLA
Graduate Nursing Professor at Centro Escolar University School of Nursing, Philippines
• Megumi Teshima MSN, RN
Board of Directors Representative from Japan / International Council of Nurses
Professor, Cultural Development for Nursing, Department of Nursing Policy & Management, Chiba University
• Dr. Ma Nelia P. Silloriquez PhD, RN, MAT, MN
Professor of Nursing & Media/Communications, West Visayas State University, Philippines
PANELISTS to be INVITED
• Representative from the Mongolian Nurses Association
• Representative from the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)
• Speaker representing WHO WPRO + related WPRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• Jill Iliffe, M.Int.S, BAS (Nursing), RN, RM
Executive Director, Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation
Based in Melbourne, Australia
• Dr. Pearl Ed G Cuevas PHD, MAN, RN, FGNLA
Graduate Nursing Professor at Centro Escolar University School of Nursing, Philippines
• Megumi Teshima MSN, RN
Board of Directors Representative from Japan / International Council of Nurses
Professor, Cultural Development for Nursing, Department of Nursing Policy & Management, Chiba University
• Dr. Ma Nelia P. Silloriquez PhD, RN, MAT, MN
Professor of Nursing & Media/Communications, West Visayas State University, Philippines
PANELISTS to be INVITED
• Representative from the Mongolian Nurses Association
• Representative from the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)
• Speaker representing WHO WPRO + related WPRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
Derived from NIGH’s worldwide network of friends and colleagues, the calendar below includes our list of confirmed Speakers & Panelists, as well as pending invitations. The named Speakers, Moderators and Panelists—and their linked organizations—are already confirmed.
SESSION 5 — SAVE THE DATE on Tuesday March 12, 2024 — 9 to 10:30 am EDT!
Nurses' Voices
from Southeast Asia MODERATOR • Dr. Phalakshi Manjekar PhD, MScN, RN NIGH World Board of Directors Director of Nurses, PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Center KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Deepika Cecil Khakha Nursing Advisor, Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
PANELIST
• Dr. Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal PhD, RN. CCNE, CNCC(C)®, CCSNE
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Coordinator, Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program
York University Faculty of Health, School of Nursing
PANELISTS to be INVITED
• Speaker from the Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery in Pakistan
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from Southeast Asia
• Speakers Representing the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation from nations in this Region
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) in Thailand
• Speaker(s) representing WHO SEARO + related SEARO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• Dr. Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal PhD, RN. CCNE, CNCC(C)®, CCSNE
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Coordinator, Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Program
York University Faculty of Health, School of Nursing
PANELISTS to be INVITED
• Speaker from the Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery in Pakistan
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from Southeast Asia
• Speakers Representing the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation from nations in this Region
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) in Thailand
• Speaker(s) representing WHO SEARO + related SEARO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
SESSION 6 — SAVE THE DATE on Tuesday April 9, 2024 — 12 to 1:30 pm EDT!
Nurses' Voices
from the Middle East with Speakers from WHO EMRO KEYNOTE SPEAKER to be determined MODERATOR • Dr. Rowaida Al Maaitah PhD, MSc, BScN Consultant for HRH Princess Muna Al–Hussein former Senator, Upper House of the Jordanian Parliament |
Minister of Jordanian Government Performance, Minister of Jordanian Social Development
Board Member, Jordanian Nursing Council & Professor, Faculty of Nursing at Jordan University for Science & Technology
Board Member, Jordanian Nursing Council & Professor, Faculty of Nursing at Jordan University for Science & Technology
PANELISTS to be INVITED
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from the Middle East
• Nursing Association and University Faculty & Students representative of the Middle East
• WHO EMRO based Representatives from NIGH's Council of Advisors
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) from a nation within WHO EMRO (Saudi Arabia)
• Speaker(s) representing WHO EMRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from the Middle East
• Nursing Association and University Faculty & Students representative of the Middle East
• WHO EMRO based Representatives from NIGH's Council of Advisors
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA) from a nation within WHO EMRO (Saudi Arabia)
• Speaker(s) representing WHO EMRO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
SESSION 7 — SAVE THE DATE on Tuesday May 7, 2024 — 12 to 1:30 pm EDT!
Nurses' Voices from Europe
during International Nurses Week with Speakers from WHO EURO MODERATOR • Dr. Ilya Kagan PhD, RN, MA, MBA NIGH World Board of Directors Dean, Department of Nursing, Ashkelon Academic College in Israel KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Dr, Paul De Raeve PhD, MS, MScN Secretary General European Federation of Nurses Associations |
FEATURED PANELISTS
• Stephen Wright FRCN, MBE, Course Director, Kentigern School &
Sacred Space Foundation serving the well-being of nurses from UK’s National Health Service
• European Members of NIGH's Council of Advisors and related nursing leaders from Europe
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from Europe
• Speaker Representing the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation from nations within this Region
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)
from a nation within WHO EURO (Ireland, Luxembourg, Italy, Israel, Turkey, Portugal, and the UK
• Speaker(s) representing WHO EURO + related EURO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
• Stephen Wright FRCN, MBE, Course Director, Kentigern School &
Sacred Space Foundation serving the well-being of nurses from UK’s National Health Service
• European Members of NIGH's Council of Advisors and related nursing leaders from Europe
• Speaker representing York University Diaspora Nursing Faculty from Europe
• Speaker Representing the Commonwealth Nurses & Midwives Federation from nations within this Region
• Speaker representing the International Nurse Coach Association (INCA)
from a nation within WHO EURO (Ireland, Luxembourg, Italy, Israel, Turkey, Portugal, and the UK
• Speaker(s) representing WHO EURO + related EURO-based UNITAR CIFAL Centres
SESSION 8 — SAVE THE DATE on Tuesday May 21, 2024 — 12 to 1:30 pm EDT!
Nurses' Voices into the Future
during the 77th World Health Assembly featuring Speakers affiliated with the World Health Organization CO-MODERATORS • Members of the NIGH Team to be determined CONFIRMED SPEAKERS • Dr. Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes PhD, RN Coordinator, IberoAmerican Network of Nursing Editors in Portuguese, Spanish & English |
Emerita Professor, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing
A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing & Midwifery in Brazil
NIGH Advisory Council / Portuguese language Advisor
• Dr. Doreen Harper PhD, RN, MSN, BSN
Emerita Dean, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing & Midwifery in the United States
SPEAKERS TO BE INVITED
• Representatives from other WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing & Midwifery, from across the world.
• Representatives from the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR)
A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing & Midwifery in Brazil
NIGH Advisory Council / Portuguese language Advisor
• Dr. Doreen Harper PhD, RN, MSN, BSN
Emerita Dean, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
A World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Nursing & Midwifery in the United States
SPEAKERS TO BE INVITED
• Representatives from other WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing & Midwifery, from across the world.
• Representatives from the United Nations Institute for Training & Research (UNITAR)