Global Nursing Advisory Council

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About the Council

The Global Nursing Advisory Council (GNAC) unites nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) from diverse regions to collaborate with the Center for Global Nursing (CGN) in advancing the roles of nursing and advanced practice. We provide a pathway for collaboration and mutual support for nurses and APPs worldwide. Our focus includes identifying UCSF's global nursing priorities and offering feedback on CGN's programs and research.

Partnering with nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) globally, our collaboration is enriched with clinical, leadership and regional expertise. We are privileged to welcome our esteemed 2024-2026 advisory members who are healthcare leaders dedicated to enhancing nursing and improving population health.

Aims

  • Consult on the CGN strategic goals.
  • Provide technical advice for education, programming, and research in the field of global health.
  • Share their experience and expertise in global nursing with CGN community.

 

Council Members (2024 — 2026)

Maly Chittaphai

Maly Chittaphai

Laos

Nursing Director, Lao Friends Hospital for Children | Pediatrics, Acute care, Critical care

 

Maly Chittiphai is the Nursing Director at the Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC) in Luang Prabang, Laos. LFHC treats over 30,000 pediatric patients annually as the only free children's hospital in Northern Laos. Maly began her career as a staff nurse in 2010 and was recently nominated for the Women of the Future 50 Rising Stars in ESG award.

 

Joe P Davies

Joe P Davies, BSN, RN

Liberia​

Senior NCD Clinical Mentor, Partners in Health Liberia | Non-communicable disease, Diabetes self-management and education

 

Joe P Davies is a Non-Communicable disease senior clinical mentor for Partners in Health Liberia. Prior to joining Partners in Health, Davies worked with the Liberian Ministry of Health. Davies oversees one of the PEN-Plus clinics in Maryland County in Liberia and trains healthcare workers in the management of non-communicable diseases.

 

MaryJoy Kaimuri

MaryJoy Kaimuri, PhD, MSc, BSN

Kenya

Dean of the School of Nursing, Meru University of Science and Technology | Public health, Health systems management, Gynecology and Reproductive health

 

Dr. MaryJoy Kaimuri is the Dean of the School of Nursing at Meru University of Science and Technology in Meru, Kenya. Dr. Kaimuri is passionate about educating the next generation of nurses and has been recognized for her achievements in education and capacity-building programs in Kenya. Dr. Kaimuri's ongoing research projects include non-communicable diseases, clinical mentorship, and reproductive health.

 

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Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo, PhD, MPH, RN, KIMAIYO-CGNC

Kenya

APN Consultant, IntraHealth | Public Health, Midwifery

 

Dr. Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo has over 19 years of experience in the nursing profession and serves as a consultant for IntraHealth on a project aimed at improving Kenya's healthcare system through advanced practice nursing. Dr. Tallam-Kimaiyo previously served as the CEO at the Nursing Council of Kenya for nine years. Dr. Tallam-Kimaiyo's dedication to advancing nursing and passion for healthcare improvement make her an invaluable asset to the global nursing community.

 

Josephine Nabulime

Josephine Nabulime, MSN, RN

Uganda

Registered Nurse, Mulago National Referral Hospital​ | Perioperative care, Critical care, Midwifery

 

Josephine Nabulime is a critical care nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Nabulime has over 20 years of experience working in the emergency room and currently leads a team of over 30 nurses in the Accident and Emergency Unit. Nabulime also works with the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine (WALIMU), an organization that focuses on improving the quality of clinical care provided by health workers at health facilities throughout Uganda.

 

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Bhawana Regmi, MSN, RN

Nepal

Assistant Professor in Nursing, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences | Critical care

 

Bhawana Regmi is an Assistant Professor in Nursing at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS) in Nepal. Regmi previously served as a nursing instructor, specializing in medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and critical care. Regmi has extensive research experience, contributing to projects on non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular nursing, and patient safety.

 

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Josué Valdez, BSN, RN

Belize

Registered Nurse, Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority | Critical care

 

Josue Valdez is a registered nurse at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City, Belize. In addition to delivering direct patient care, Valdez serves as a mentor to nursing students and new nurses. Valdez also facilitates training sessions, including on the Emergency Severity Index, at several regional hospitals.

 

Marilia Diaz

 

Marilia Diaz, MSN, RN

Puerto Rico

Unit Manager, Hospital Auxilio Mutuo | Critical care

 

Marilia Diaz manages the multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) at the Hospital Auxilio Mutuo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prior to this, Diaz was a bedside nurse for the hospital's surgical ICU. Diaz is also a part-time nursing professor at Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico, where she has been teaching since 2008. Diaz's professional goals include empowering nurses within interdisciplinary health teams.