With over 30 years of experience, Dawn Hawkins Johnson is a dedicated healthcare leader committed to transforming healthcare, shaping policy, and building strategic alliances that drive lasting impact. As a Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse, her foundational training instilled a passion for excellence in healthcare delivery and a steadfast commitment to serving communities, particularly vulnerable populations. Dawn's mission is to develop innovative solutions and foster sustainable change in the healthcare landscape. Her vision is to create a future where collaboration and excellence propel progress across both public and private sectors. Whether crafting policies, consulting with industry leaders, or engaging audiences on national and international platforms, she remains dedicated to improving health outcomes and advocating for those in need. Through her speaking engagements, Dawn shares actionable insights and bold strategies that inspire transformation and resilience in healthcare. She invites others to join her in building a more equitable and sustainable future for global health.

Kendriya Mboshi is an orthopaedic scrub nurse, high performance and wellness advocate for newly qualified nurses and speaker. Her journey in healthcare began in Cameroon and she later moved to the UK in 2022 as a healthcare assistant, where she gained hands-on experience in patient care before transitioning into a UK registered nurse. Kendriya believes that being a great nurse goes beyond clinical skills, it’s also about mindset, wellbeing, and resilience. Through content creation and speaking engagements, she shares practical strategies to help nurses manage stress, stay healthy, and perform at their best. She also supports internationally educated nurses looking to move abroad, offering insights from her own experience of transitioning to the UK. With a commitment to diligence, excellence, and kindness, Kendriya inspires nurses to "Be a Different Nurse, Not Just Another Nurse."

Audiology coordinator at AUDIOCENTER SPAIN Ángel Barbero began his training at the University of Alicante and in Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), complementing it with postgraduate courses at the University of Santiago de Compostela and the Complutense University of Madrid. He also graduated from the Escuela del Clot (Barcelona) and has participated as a speaker in numerous international conferences (Rio de Janeiro, Dubai, Santo Domingo, etc. in the last year). He is currently Coordinator of Audiology in Seville (Spain) where he resides and has numerous articles on audiology published in national and international health journals.

Dr. Latiena Williams is a visionary nurse educator, healthcare leader, and advocate dedicated to improving health equity and advancing the nursing profession. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Dr. Williams has demonstrated exceptional leadership in nursing education, clinical practice, and community health outreach, with a focus on underserved and marginalized populations.

With a healthcare career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Valecia A. Baldwin, CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) of Nurses Take the Lead, has made a transformative impact on healthcare systems across the globe. Known for her boots-on-the-ground approach and expertise in communication profiling, Dr. Baldwin combines practical leadership strategies with emotional intelligence to enhance team performance and increase organizational profitability. As Director of Global Affairs for Nurses In Charge, operating in 17 countries, Dr. Baldwin oversees initiatives that promote innovation, mentorship, and leadership development. Her pioneering work includes the C.M.S (Culture Mentorship Support) Survey Guide, which evaluates healthcare workplace culture through a staff-centred lens, and groundbreaking applications of the BANK methodology to improve communication and team alignment. An award-winning leader and international speaker, Dr. Baldwin has been honored as a National Healthcare Leadership Award winner, a NADONA keynote speaker, and a contributor to healthcare systems in regions such as USA, Somalia, and Liberia. She is passionate about equipping organizations to crack the personality codes of their teams, enabling sustainable growth and well-being for all. Dr. Baldwin’s vision of emotionally intelligent leadership continues to inspire healthcare professionals worldwide. Whether addressing global audiences or consulting directly with organizations, her message remains clear: prioritizing people is the key to driving performance and profitability.

Dina Paoloni is a pioneering nurse leader and international career coach with over 21 years of global healthcare experience spanning emergency care, critical care, teaching, and management. As the founder of Nurses Move, she has transformed the landscape of international nursing career development, empowering nurses worldwide to achieve successful global transitions.Currently serving as a Research Nurse at the Behcet Centre for Excellence in London, UK, Dina manages National Clinical Trials while holding the prestigious position of Regional Director Europe at Nurses in Charge. Her selection for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme with Ruskin Anglia University in 2024 recognizes her innovative work in international nurse retention within the NHS. A recipient of the 'Best Cardiac NAHP Team of the Year 2021' award from the Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (SCTS), Dina combines clinical excellence with transformational leadership. Her journey from Italy to the UK in 2015, where she worked as an ICU cardio-thoracic nurse at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, BARTS Health NHS trust, Europe's largest health center, gives her unique insights into international nursing transitions. Through her signature program 'Successful Expat Nurse Accelerator' and her book 'The Awakened Nurse,' Dina guides nurses in navigating global healthcare opportunities while maintaining cultural intelligence and professional excellence. Her involvement with the Healthcare Leadership Academy further strengthens her commitment to developing future nursing leaders. An advocate for ethical recruitment and nurse empowerment, Dina's vision centers on elevating the nursing profession globally, ensuring nurses are recognized, respected, and heard across borders. Her work integrates cutting-edge healthcare developments, including AI applications and climate change impacts on nursing practice.

Ozan Emre EYUPOGLU is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, School of Pharmacy. He is the Head of the Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Deputy Director of the Institute of Health Sciences. He received his Ph.D. from Karadeniz Technical University, Institute of Science, Chemistry (Biochemistry) in 2017. Areas of his interest include Health Sciences, Medicine, Basic Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomolecules, Nanotechnology, Lipidomics, Proteomics and Biological Spectroscopy. He has published numerous research articles in well-known journals and given international conferences on chromatographic analyses and antioxidant activities of medicinal plants. He is closely related to topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and innovative techniques, and plans studies for processing biochemical data for disease diagnosis. He is an interdisciplinary scientist specializing in developing on-line chromatographic methods. There are 2 national patents, 1 international patent and 1 utility model related to a medical product and a herbal formulation. He advised 2 master's candidates who did thesis on the coagulation system and aromatherapy, and recently supervised 2 doctorates working on the toxicology of bee products and herbal extracts, oxidative, inflammatory and atherogenic biomarkers, and now has 2 doctorates studies on the nanotechnological lipidomic applications of plant extracts and hospital and pharmaceutical quality parameters. As an editor and referee in many national and international journals, Dr. EYUPOGLU is an Associate member of the European Materials Modelling Council and a member of the European Society of Applied Biocatalysis (ESAB) and received the 2020 International Young Scientist Award in Engineering, Science and Medicine from the International VDGOOD Technology Company and the 2022 International Best Researcher Award in INSO (International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine).

Tierra Owen, RN, provides an extensive menu of comprehensive resources to help nurses and beyond find balance in the chaos, treasure the now moment, and transform their thinking and feeling about self-care, growth, health, and wealth. She is a living benefits specialist supporting income replacement in times of need and finding heart centered retirement solutions. Combining 20 years of experience in nursing, Qigong instruction, human performance coaching, nutrition, and physical training, she brings together many strategies to implement and integrate daily actions to cultivate vitality and resilience.

Jackie Marshall-Cyrus is the Director of Jackie Marshall-Cyrus & Associates Ltd, a consultancy specializing in ageing and independent living. With over 35 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Educator, Jackie has worked internationally with governments, agencies, and businesses to develop innovative age-related products and services. Previously, she held leadership roles in the NHS and served as Lead Specialist at Innovate UK, where she led notable projects such as Delivering Assisted Living Lifestyles at Scale (dallas) and The Long Term Care Revolution. She also represented the UK in the Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme. Renowned as a thought leader and speaker, Jackie’s work focuses on fostering innovation through collaboration. Her research interests include ageing, sexual health, and transcultural nursing education.

Kimberly Adams Tufts, ND, WHNP-BC, FAAN, “Dr. KAT” achieved the faculty rank of full professor and Associate Dean. She is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and Chair of the Academy Expert Panel on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dr. KAT is a published author with more than 40 publications including articles, books, and abstracts to her credit. She is also an awarded winning teacher. Notably, Dr. KAT received more than 7 million dollars in funding from NIH, HRSA, and various foundations in support of her work. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as the Chief of Education, Research, & Develop at a Veterans Medical Center. Dr. KAT’s big WHY is that we must all strive to create an academic environment wherein all thrive, belong, and are accepted. She founded KATwellness Koaching LLC. Her approach to coaching is grounded in a focus on emotional, mental, and physical wellness. She emphasizes that there is no career wealth without foundational health. She is an expert “career strategist. Dr. KAT empowers faculty women to get promoted, land new opportunities, and navigate career transitions without sacrificing their personal life, health, or wealth. Her big idea is that women in faculty positions are successful by virtue of securing those positions not just successful when they achieve tenure or get promoted. She asserts that pay equity for women must be established.

Ms Olajumoke Oladunni is a healthcare practitioner, speaker, and health-tech advocate passionate about addressing global healthcare challenges through innovation. With a background in clinical nursing, she transitioned into roles that blend healthcare with technology to promote accessible and affordable care. She is the co-founder of Healthbrew Africa, a health-tech startup dedicated to training healthcare practitioners to acquire digital skills and transform their expertise into impactful solutions. Olajumoke is the author of Nurses, AI, and Other Big Choices, a book that explores the evolving role of nurses in the age of artificial intelligence and technology. She frequently speaks on topics such as scaling from clinical skills to entrepreneurship, integrating health-tech in managed care, and fostering solutions for Africa’s healthcare challenges. Olajumoke is committed to reshaping healthcare systems by leveraging data, technology, and innovative solutions to enhance care delivery for both providers and consumers.

Dr. Wright-Galloway is a healthcare leader, educator, and military veteran with over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, leadership, and workforce development. She served in various nursing roles within the Departments of the Navy and the Army, gaining expertise in patient care, crisis management, and operational efficiency. She is an Assistant Professor of Business at Benedict College, where she teaches Business Management and Leadership. She also chairs DBA and PhD students at Liberty University, specializing in Healthcare Organizational Leadership. A Harvard Business School-certified instructor in Teaching with Cases, she emphasizes practical, real-world problem-solving in education and research. Dr. Wright-Galloway is a certified LSSGB who serves as the lead/key researcher on business continuity, crisis response, and workforce resilience initiatives at Benedict College. During her tenure as CFA Liaison 2024, Benedict College received national recognition as "School of the Year 2024-2025," and Benedict College CFA Ambassadors was the first MBA scholarship recipient. She is a proud member of ACHE, SHRM, NCNW, USASBE, and a Finer Woman of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Dedicated to bridging strategy and impact, she empowers healthcare professionals to lead with confidence, adaptability, and purpose.