Nurses and advanced practice providers have historically been undervalued and underutilized in global health, yet they comprise the majority of the global health workforce. The Global Nursing Impact Series aims to provide a platform for leading nurses and advanced practice providers to share the impact that they are making in the field of global health through research, advocacy, collaboration, innovation, and more. Invited speakers will present for 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. Registration is open to the general public.
The lecture series will be held virtually on the second Tuesday of each month and start promptly at 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. PST/4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CEST.
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Upcoming Speakers
April 8, 2025
Judy N. Khanyola, MSN, RN
Vice President, AFREhealth
Judy N. Khanyola, MSN, RN is a registered community health nurse/midwife, family nurse practitioner, and pan-African nursing leader. She is the Vice President of AFREhealth and previously served as the inaugural Chair of the Center for Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda. With extensive experience in nursing and midwifery across Africa, she has led reforms in pre-service and clinical education, advancing the capacity of healthcare providers.
Judy is an inaugural Fellow of the African Union/Africa CDC/Harvard Global Nursing Leadership Program and serves as the Vice President of the African Palliative Care Nurses and Educators Network (AfriPEN). She is a member of the East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Nursing (ECSACON), a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and the recipient of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) Global HIV Award. Her leadership and advocacy continue to shape nursing and midwifery education while improving healthcare outcomes across the continent.
May 13, 2025
Joe P. Davies, BSN, RN
NCD Nurse Coordinator, Partners in Health Liberia
Joe P Davies, BSN, RN, is a Non-Communicable Disease Nurse Coordinator for Partners in Health Liberia. He oversees the PEN-Plus clinic in Maryland County, a healthcare center focused on expanding access to care for severe non-communicable diseases in Maryland County, Liberia. With over four years at PIH and prior experience at the Liberian Ministry of Health, Joe plays a pivotal role in training healthcare workers, mentoring new staff, and managing clinical activities to ensure high-quality patient care. His work also includes leading patient education initiatives, particularly for Type 1 diabetes, and advising PIH on program implementation and performance metrics.
In addition to his role at PIH, Joe is passionate about strengthening nursing education and professional development in Liberia. He contributes to the clinical preceptorship program at William V.S. Tubman University and supports continuing professional development programs for nurses. Joe also coordinates online education sessions for PEN-Plus staff and collaborates with the Liberian Ministry of Health to support primary healthcare activities in PIH-supported facilities. His dedication to expanding care and empowering healthcare workers has made him a driving force in improving health outcomes in Maryland County and across Liberia.
June 10, 2025
Linda Franck, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, UCSF School of Nursing
Professor Linda S. Franck, PhD, RN, FRCPCH, FAAN, holds the Jack and Elaine Koehn Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Nursing and a secondary appointment in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences.
She is an affiliate faculty of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, the Institute for Health Policy Studies, and the Center for Global Nursing. Her program of research aims to influence healthcare quality of care standards and policy globally to improve health equity and outcomes for infants, children, and people of reproductive age. She has pioneered interventions to engage patients, families and communities in health care and research partnership and co-design.
August 12, 2025
MaryJoy Kaimuri, PhD, MSc, BSN
Dean of the School of Nursing, Meru University of Science and Technology
Dr. MaryJoy Kaimuri is the Dean of the School of Nursing at Meru University of Science and Technology in Meru, Kenya. Dr. Kaimuri has been recognized by Health System Management Association (HeSMA) in Kenya for her role in mentorship, capacity building programs, and for the improvement of health systems in Kenya. In 2023, Dr. Kaimuri joined the Dalhousie Univeristy faculty as a research couch, managing faculty members, and providing technical support to staff and students. In both roles, Dr. Kaimuri works with health facilities to create research opportunities for students.
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.
Previous Speakers
March 2025
Josephine Nabulime, MSN, RN
Unit manager, Mulago National Referral Hospital
Josephine Nabulime, MSN, RN, is an experienced critical care nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. With over 20 years of dedicated service in emergency and critical care nursing, she has become a leader in her field. Currently, she manages a team of more than 30 nurses in the Accident and Emergency Unit, where she oversees patient care, staff development, and the implementation of best practices in critical care.
In addition to her role at Mulago National Refferal Hospital, Josephine works with the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine (WALIMU). Through this partnership, she contributes to improving the quality of clinical care provided by health workers at facilities across Uganda. Her involvement with WALIMU reflects her commitment to strengthening health systems and addressing challenges in diverse settings.
February 2025
Simone Ippoliti, MSN, RN
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, UCSF Health; Founder & Executive Director, La Charla
Simone Ippoliti, MSN, RN, is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and trauma-informed primary care specialist with over 10 years of experience in pediatric nursing. Currently, she serves as a psychiatry provider at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, where she expertly bridges patients with complex psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial needs across various levels of care. Notably, Simone is the founder of La Charla, a transformative nonprofit organization in Nicaragua dedicated to reducing teen pregnancy through culturally responsive education and youth empowerment initiatives. Her passion for community health and advocacy drives her commitment to improving the lives of young people.
Simone will present how La Charla exemplifies the transformative power of collective action in advancing sustainable global health initiatives. By exploring its principles and outcomes, the discussion will underscore the pivotal role of community empowerment in fostering culturally responsive and long-lasting improvements in global health.
December 2024
Daniel Maweu, MSN, MPH, RN
Co-director, Global Action in Nursing; Workforce Development Specialist, Partners In Health Malawi
Daniel Maweu, is a nurse-midwife, and reproductive health care educator with over 14 years of cumulative professional experience working in clinical midwifery, perioperative nursing and nursing education in both Kenya, Malawi and Liberia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from Kenyatta University, a MSc in Nursing (Midwifery subspecialty), Masters in Public Health and an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Global Maternal and Child Health.
Daniel has worked with Partners In Health-Liberia (PIH) since 2018 as a midwifery coordinator/educator and he’s currently the UCSF-GAIN lead and PIH MCH workforce development specialist supporting the nursing & midwifery work force development initiatives at Liberia, Sierra Leone and Malawi. Daniels’ biggest passion is building resilient maternal health systems and he is a strong advocate of respectful, dignified maternity care for all women in reproductive age.
November 2024
Bhawana Regmi, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor in Nursing, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Bhawana Regmi is a highly accomplished nurse and educator with extensive academic credentials and professional experience. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), both completed with distinction. Her training also includes an observership at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, enhancing her expertise in critical care.
At KUSMS, she has served as a nursing instructor and lecturer, specializing in medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, and critical care. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor in Nursing, where she excels in curriculum development and supervising research projects. She has authored and co-authored numerous research papers focusing on labor management and critical care nursing, underscoring her dedication to advancing nursing practices.
Active in conferences and workshops, she presents her research findings and contributes to the nursing community's knowledge base. She holds leadership roles in professional organizations and continues to explore research in non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular nursing, and patient safety. Her career is marked by a steadfast commitment to nursing excellence, education, and research, making significant contributions to healthcare both locally and internationally.
October 2024
Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean of the UCSF School of Nursing, Associate Vice Chancellor for Nursing Affairs
Dean Carol Dawson-Rose, PhD, RN, FAAN, serves as the dean of UCSF School of Nursing and the associate vice chancellor for Nursing Affairs. With over 35 years of experience in academia, administration, and research, she is dedicated to promoting research, education, and diversity. In her role as dean, Dr. Dawson-Rose is leading a major transformation of the school’s educational programs, particularly in the expansion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, which aims to equip the next generation of nurse leaders.
Dr. Dawson-Rose has been a pioneer in patient-centered HIV/AIDS prevention and care on a global scale. Her research focuses on involving individuals living with HIV in the development and testing of interventions, both in the U.S. and internationally. She directed an HIV/AIDS prevention initiative in Mozambique for a decade, adapting Positive Health, Dignity, and Prevention interventions and partnering on a nationally-led implementation program.
As the co-director of the Next Generation Nurse Scientists Ending the HIV Epidemic T32 program, Dr. Dawson-Rose is using her expertise in community-based interventions to train a diverse group of nurse scientists with the skills necessary to lead the fight against the HIV epidemic.