Global Nursing Interns

Global Nursing Interns (2025 — 2026)

Global Nursing Interns collaborate with UCSF and global faculty mentors and principal investigators to advance global nursing research. This collaborative, immersive experience invites interns to explore the power of nursing-led inquiry, participate in studies rooted in global health and nursing priorities, and develop the analytical and manuscript development skills essential for scholarly impact. Through each step of the research and manuscript development process, interns develop essential skills to contribute to the knowledge that drives better care, stronger systems, and healthier communities worldwide.

Infectious Diseases 

Wi

Wilson Kimutai, BScN, RN
Registered Nurse Officer
Eldoret, Kenya

Jessie A

Jessie Alexander, MBA, BA
MSN Student
Santa Monica, USA

Mental Health

Shirin

Shirin Ahmadieh, BSN, RN     Critical Care Nurse
San Francisco, USA

Noela

Noela Kiplagat, BScN, RN
Nursing Officer Intern
Tenges, Kenya

Hospital Mortality

Jacky

Qihua (Jacky) Zhang, MS, BS
UCSF Intern
San Francisco, USA

Lamech

Lamech Koibarak, BScN, RN
Nursing Intern
Eldoret, Kenya

Advanced Practice Nursing
Utilization: Acute Care

Katie

Yun-Ting (Katie) Wang, MS, BSN
Clinical Researcher Coordinator 
San Francisco, USA

Abigael

Abigael Maito, BScN
Nursing Intern
Eldoret, Kenya

Perioperative Nursing Education

Faith

Faith Udoufia, BSN, RN, RM 
Registered Nurse
Edo, Nigeria

Sarah

Sarah Chin, BSN, RN, OCN 
Oncology Nurse
Palo Alto, USA

Critical Care and Resuscitation Education Programming

Simran

Simran Sandhu, RN, BSN, CCRN 
Registered Nurse
San Francisco, USA

Joy

Joy Jepkorir, BSN
Nursing Intern
Eldoret, Kenya

Neurosurgical Nursing 

Lance

Lance Aves
BSN Student
Fremont, USA

Janet

Janet Jelal, BSN
Nursing Officer Intern
Kabarnet, Kenya

Nursing Leadership Pathways

Emmanuel

Emmanuel Manirafasha, MPH, MSN, RN
Nurse Educator
Musanze, Rwanda

Cecilia

Cecilia Ndungu, MS, BScN, RN 
Nurse Education Lead Consultant
Nairobi, Kenya