Elizabeth Roa Suarez is a Critical Care Nurse Specialist and Epidemiology (MSc) professional who helps hospitals turn patient-safety priorities into measurable outcomes. With experience from ED, ICU, and Hemodynamics to regional Medical Affairs leadership across Latin America, she bridges bedside reality and system strategy to reduce preventable harm. As an independent Clinical Consultant, Elizabeth designs and scales early mobility and safe patient handling programs that strengthen adherence to ICU bundles, protect staff, and reduce complications—including falls, pressure injuries, and healthcare-associated infections—using KPI dashboards, audit-and-feedback, and cost-effectiveness frameworks. She also leads and supports evidence generation (observational studies, real-world outcomes/RWE, and HEOR) to inform clinical decisions and strengthen value cases. Elizabeth has been recognized for scientific contribution and impact, including awards for pressure injury research and global medical team performance.

Dr. Adele Nightingale is an Associate Professor in Health professions Education in the Institute of Medical Education at the University of Leeds. She has a substantial experience of leading teams in the National Health Service (NHS) UK as both an Operating Theatre Manager, and more recently as Principal Educator, leading a multi professional teams of educators. Adele has led several healthcare professional teams and programmes in Higher Education Institutes across the north of England. She brings an extensive portfolio of teaching, learning and assessment on undergraduate and post graduate programmes where she has influenced curriculum design and delivery. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In her career Adele has held roles as a lecturer, senior lecturer, principal lecturer and Associate Dean thus demonstrating a sustained career in health professions education. In her current position as the institute lead for research and scholarship, she has recently led projects to identify research priorities using Delphi Study methodology and received Impact Acceleration Award funding to create a collaborative approach to health professions research with NHS Trust partners. Adele is a PhD supervisor on an international project with nursing colleagues in Sri Lanka and also supports doctoral candidates as a supervisor and acts as an external examiner on PhD viva panels. She is an external examiner for Professional Doctorate programme at the University of Gloucestershire. Adele is an active member of the Faculty Ethics Committee and Health and Conduct Committee. An Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) by profession, Adele has undertaken research to explore the experiences and perceptions of leadership in the NHS. The findings from this study related to patient safety, professional identity of practitioners and how to create a psychologically safe environment. These findings have been disseminated widely at conferences and also nationally influenced pre-registration learners via NHSE webinar series. Adele co leads a Research and Innovation Community of Practice, an initiative that was created to support a positive research culture within the ODP profession. This led to two recent collaborative publications which identified research priorities for the ODP profession and another which evaluated undergraduate pre-registration research teaching provision. Both these publications will be used to influence the ODP national curriculum and professional research strategy. As a member of the College of Operating Department Practitioners, Adele represents the College as professional member at the Community of Allied Health Professions Research, which delivers activities aimed at building research capacity and capability for all allied health professionals.

Joy Anyula, RN, BSN, AG‑CNS Candidate, is an emerging Adult‑Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist and global nurse leader with more than a decade of diverse clinical experience across Africa and the United States. Her practice background spans community and public health, maternal and child health, HIV care, medical‑surgical nursing, nephrology, neurology, and long‑term care experience that grounds her CNS perspective in both resource‑limited environments and high‑acuity health systems. Originally from Kenya, Joy is deeply committed to advancing health equity, shared decision‑making, and dignified, person‑centered care for aging and vulnerable populations. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult‑Gerontology CNS, integrating advanced clinical expertise with systems‑level thinking to improve outcomes, strengthen interprofessional collaboration, and champion evidence‑based practice. She also holds a Harvard University certificate in AI in Healthcare: Strategy to Implementation, reflecting her dedication to ethical, nurse‑led innovation and the responsible integration of technology into clinical care. Joy is the founder of Nurse Arise, a mentorship and digital education platform supporting the next generation of nurses, and I Am Not Ashamed (iANA), a community organization focused on youth development, menstrual equity through ending period poverty program, education access, and healthy aging. She also serves on the NextGen Committee of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), contributing to national conversations on CNS leadership, professional development, and the future of advanced practice nursing.

Shavone Lurie Anglee Brennen is a Registered Nurse and Midwife from The Bahamas, currently serving as Secretary General of the Bahamas Nurses Union. A proud alumna of the University of The Bahamas, she has dedicated her career to advancing women’s health, public health policy, and principled leadership in nursing. Her professional journey spans clinical service across Family Island clinics, national health programs, and international advocacy. She has contributed to global nursing networks including the Global Community of Practice for Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing Now Challenge, and the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery Bahamas Group. In 2024, she submitted her first report to the International Labour Organization Supervisory Mechanism for Workers Group, underscoring her commitment to labor rights and governance. Shavone is also the founder of Bahamas Nurses Rock, a national forum for professional empowerment, and has earned certifications in Employment Law, Industrial Tribunal Procedures, and Women in Political Democracy. She is currently pursuing advanced studies in Corporate Governance, Public Policy, and Industrial and Employment Relations. Her work reflects a passion for legacy building, advocacy, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders, with a vision to strengthen nursing’s role in shaping health systems globally.

Tracy Laluma Montesa, DNP, APRN, ACCNS‑AG, CCRN, is a doctorally prepared Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience advancing hospital quality, safety, and professional practice. She serves as a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, supporting surgical, neuro critical care units. Dr. Montesa serves as the Chair of Nursing Research and Innovation Committee and is recognized for her leadership in evidence‑based practice, and quality improvement. She influences the cultures of shared governance, professional development, and clinical inquiry. She has led system‑level initiatives in regulatory readiness, sepsis care, stroke performance, competency development, and simulation‑based education, while mentoring nurses across all stages of practice. She launched her organization’s inaugural nursing symposium and has disseminated work nationally through podium and poster presentations. Dr. Montesa is an active member of AACN and NACNS and is a committed advocate for the impact of doctoral‑prepared Clinical Nurse Specialists in hospitals worldwide.

Samantha is a senior nursing leader with deep critical care roots and regional operational experience across large, complex health systems. Doctorally prepared (DNP) with NEA BC certification, she has led ICU, oncology, and enterprise level programs, managed large multidisciplinary teams and budgets, and launched high acuity clinical initiatives. Known for data driven decision making, evidence based practice, and strengthening quality, safety, and regulatory performance at scale.

Dr. Xue Bai is a Ph.D. holder in Management and a Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Management, currently serving as an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Health Policy and Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Lecturer at Tongji Medical College. Her research focuses on health policy, health service systems, and hospital management. Dr. Bai has led multiple nationally funded research projects and published extensively in leading domestic and international journals. She actively contributes to several academic and professional societies in China and has received prestigious awards for her contributions to healthcare management and public health research.

Luke Adams is a critical care nurse, healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and international speaker with 15 years of experience across hospital systems in the United States. Known for his work at the intersection of clinical practice, leadership, and innovation, he is the founder of an Advance Care Planning consulting business dedicated to helping healthcare organizations build scalable systems for earlier, better, and more patient-centered goals-of-care conversations. Luke’s work is grounded in extensive frontline nursing experience and strengthened by a systems-level understanding of implementation, education, and culture change. He has advised healthcare leaders on integrating Advance Care Planning into clinical workflows in ways that are both practical and sustainable. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, and multiple podcasts, and was honored at the White House during the COVID-19 pandemic for his contributions to healthcare. A Respecting Choices and ELNEC-certified clinician, Luke is passionate about equipping nurses and organizations to lead some of the most important conversations in healthcare with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

Tiago Teofilo is a registered nurse and doctoral researcher in Nursing Sciences at the University of Porto (ICBAS), Portugal, with the doctoral degree to be awarded in June 2026. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (top 5 postgraduate program ratings in Brazil) and has extensive professional experience in clinical nursing, gerontological nursing, and dermatological nursing, with practice in hospital settings, as well as in primary care and community health contexts. He currently works as a nurse at the University Hospital Lauro Wanderley (HULW), Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). His professional trajectory also includes roles in health services management, nursing coordination, preceptorship, and academic teaching, particularly in primary care and multiprofessional residency programs. His academic work focuses on empathy, holistic and humanistic care, public health, and the education of health professionals, grounded in Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and interdisciplinary philosophical perspectives. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in international nursing and public health journals, including journals with impact factors above 1.0. He serves as a peer reviewer for Nursing Ethics (Impact Factor ~2.7), SAGE Open Nursing (Impact Factor ~2.5), the Journal of Patient Experience (Impact Factor ~1.8), and the Revista de Saúde Pública, University of São Paulo (Impact Factor ~2.0). Tiago currently serves on the Executive Board of the Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem – Paraíba Section (ABEn-PB) as Director for the Development of Nursing Practices. The ABEn is Brazil’s leading scientific nursing association, with over 100 years of history. His work has been recognized with national academic awards, including the Victor Vicent Valla First Prize (Rede UNIDA) and a First-Place Undergraduate Scientific Initiation Award.

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.

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.

Carla Indianara Bonetti, a Brazilian national born on June 30, 1995, in Missal, Paraná, holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Universidade Paranaense (UNIPAR). She also earned a Specialist degree in Human Anatomy and Histology from the State University of Maringá (UEM), along with a Master’s and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, specializing in Biologically Active Natural and Synthetic Products, from the same university. Dr. Bonetti has extensive experience working in a phytochemistry laboratory, where she was involved in phytochemical screening, extract production, and antimicrobial and antifungal activity assays. Additionally, she has participated in clinical studies focusing on cardiovascular assessment and inflammation mediators. Her research expertise encompasses pharmacology of the inflammatory response, hepatic metabolism, and energy metabolism.

Murad Abdul Raheem Younis is a PhD holder in Public health & Epidemiology from Unit Biostatistics & Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Younis does research in Oncology, Epidemiology and Public Health. I have been working as staff nurse for the last several years as a teacher/facilitator . Previously, I have worked for several years with the Jordan Ministry of Health (JMOH) and University of Jordan faculty of nursing. My role was as a clinical instructor and continues education department at the al-basheer Hospital. I had experience in Public Health Department in University of Tabuk as lecturer for diploma and postgraduate program. Now a day I am assistant professor in Jerash University in Faculty of Nursing in Community mental health Department.

Dr. Bernadette Sheeron, DNP, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC is an Assistant Professor and board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Adult Nurse Practitioner based in Pennsylvania. With extensive clinical experience in acute and critical care, her work focuses on the integration of nurse practitioners in ICU settings, supporting new NP transitions to practice, and incorporating palliative care into nursing education. Dr. Sheeron earned her DNP from Wilmington University and holds advanced certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is an active contributor to nursing research, with recent publications addressing hospital-acquired infections in the elderly and COVID-19 patient triage. Recognized for her excellence in clinical practice and teamwork, she has received multiple honors, including the Sound Partner Award and Nurse of the Year.

Erik Koning is a clinical epidemiologist and NICU nurse, currently a PhD candidate focusing on pain assessment in preterm infants. Specialising in analysing small and complex datasets using rigorous and innovative methodologies to generate clinically relevant, patient-centred evidence. Dedicated to ethical research and the responsible integration of AI in clinical decision-making.

André Carvalho is currently a master’s degree student in Medical-Surgical Nursing, specializing in the care of individuals with chronic conditions, at the Nursing School of Coimbra, Portugal. His academic and clinical interests focus on pain management, particularly neuropathic pain, and the promotion of evidence-based nursing interventions in complex chronic conditions. His work emphasizes the role of specialist nursing in multidimensional pain assessment, therapeutic optimization, and patient empowerment through self-management strategies. He is particularly interested in integrating pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to improve functional outcomes and quality of life in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.