Dr. Deema Mahasneh is an Associate Professor and Head of the Nursing Department at Ajman University, UAE. With a PhD in Nursing from the University of Nottingham, her expertise lies in adult health nursing, pain management, clinical education, and qualitative research. She has held academic leadership roles in Jordan and the UAE and has published widely on topics such as breast cancer recovery, palliative care, and nursing education. Dr. Mahasneh is known for her commitment to advancing nursing practice through research, innovation, and international collaboration.

Dr. Darina is a dedicated medical professional with over two decades of experience in internal medicine and cardiology. She earned her medical degree from Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Martin, Slovakia in 1999. Following her graduation, she pursued advanced training and achieved specialization in Internal Medicine in 2005 in Prague, Czech Republic. Continuing her professional journey, she completed her board certification in Cardiology in 2011 in Bratislava, Slovakia, further deepening her expertise in cardiovascular care. Driven by a passion for combining clinical medicine with physical performance, Dr. Darina most recently completed her specialization in Sports Medicine in 2025 in Prague. Her clinical interests lie in sports medicine, sports cardiology, and echosonography, where she integrates advanced imaging techniques with patient-centered care for athletes and active individuals. Her multidisciplinary approach aims to enhance health, performance, and long-term well-being through evidence-based practices in both preventive and diagnostic cardiology.

Dr. Satoko Yokota is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Asahi University, Japan. With a specialization in basic nursing, child studies, and infection control, she has dedicated her career to advancing international nursing education and research. Dr. Yokota holds a Doctorate in Nursing from Aichi Prefectural University and has also studied in the U.S., earning an associate degree in nursing from Southwestern Michigan College. Her research focuses on infection prevention in childcare settings, international exchange in nursing education, and disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations. She is a registered nurse in both Japan and the U.S. (Illinois) and an active member of several professional organizations including the Japan Academy of Nursing Science and Sigma Theta Tau International.

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.

Pakeeza Ali is a dedicated and visionary Registered Nurse, Board Certified Holistic Nurse, Caritas Nurse and current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate. She blends her extensive clinical expertise with a deep passion for holistic health and wellness. As a clinical nurse at the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center, Pakeeza spearheads the Wellness Platform for staff, integrating holistic approaches that support the well-being of the mind, body, and spirit. Pakeeza is also the founder of SereniTea Breaks, a holistic wellness platform that offers dynamic, hands-on workshops. Her workshops are designed to create meaningful experiences that explore the mind-body-spirit connection while promoting intentional self-care and healing. With a commitment to advancing whole-person care, Pakeeza is currently pursuing her DNP with a focus on designing and implementing an innovative wellness program that will benefit both clinical and non-clinical staff. Her mission is to bridge traditional healthcare with evidence-based holistic practices to foster a culture of compassion, resilience, and sustainable wellness in healthcare environments.

Joy Anyula is a registered nurse with over 11 years of diverse clinical experience, including community health, medical-surgical nursing, nephrology, and long-term care. Originally from Kenya and currently practicing in the United States, she blends global experience with a deep commitment to advancing nursing practice and equitable healthcare. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing to become an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), with a focus on clinical leadership, systems improvement, and evidence-based care. Joy is a passionate nurse mentor, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of novice nurses and international colleagues navigating new healthcare systems. She actively fosters environments where nurses feel empowered, supported, and equipped to lead. She is also the co-founder of I Am Not Ashamed (iANA), a nonprofit organization that runs mentorship-focused programs for youth and families, supports girls experiencing period poverty, and provides educational support to underserved children. Her Elders Grace Program promotes dignity and understanding in aging through community education and engagement. Joy’s leadership, mentorship, and advocacy reflect her core belief: nurses are agents of change—capable of transforming care environments and improving lives at every level.

Dr. Francis Igbo has completed his DBA from Walden University, USA. Currently he is working as a full time entrepreneur, driving entrepreneurial awareness and change within the healthcare sector in Southern Africa. He is also driving the awareness of Cost-effectiveness in quality healthcare delivery, especially in the face of a National Health Insurance Scheme implementation in South Africa. He is involved in several diagnostic and research work in collaboration with University of Zimbabwe under the UZ-TARGET UMBRELLA PARTNERSHIP. He is currently the CEO of TARGET PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES.

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.

Roula Itani, BSN, MSN, is a dedicated nursing professional with over 19 years of experience in clinical and leadership roles. She spent 14 years in Lebanon in various managerial positions, primarily in Emergency, Oncology, and Medical-Surgical departments at one of the country’s leading hospitals. Over the past two years, she has been serving as the Operations and Nursing Manager at a one-day surgery hospital in the UAE, where she continues to lead with a focus on quality patient care, operational excellence, and staff development.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Amwaj Dakheel Alreqabi is a Nursing intern at KFSH | Honors graduate from Tabuk University | Passionate about patient-centered care, medical innovation & global health. Actively involved in healthcare volunteering in NEOM . Certified in BLS & psychological first aid.