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As the newly appointed chair of the British Science Association’s Board of Trustees, Gisela Abbam provides strategic oversight of BSA’s vision and aims. She works to ensure a world where science is seen as a fundamental part […]

I was privileged to contribute my expertise to the report “Strategic Direction for Nursing in the Region of the Americas,” recently published by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). PAHO is the international health agency for the […]

As we prepare to celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday in 2020, organizations around the world are using the occasion to put the spotlight on nursing. The campaigns may be different, but the focus is the same: how […]

It was a high honor to be invited to attend the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards at the State Department in March 2019. Secretary Mike Pompeo hosted the event, which pays tribute to 10 extraordinary women […]

The new year brings new beginnings. Fresh starts. A renewed focus. For many people, this means a recommitment to personal goals – perhaps they’ll try to eat healthier in 2019 or get more exercise or lose those […]

“We are called to both be the light for others and to see the light in them, no matter what.” -Sister Rosemary Moynihan, SC, PhD, Board Chair, CMMB In early December 2018, I traveled to New York […]

It was a privilege to give the keynote address at Carilion Clinic’s annual Nursing Research Conference in November 2018. A capacity crowd of nurses, health care providers, researchers, administrators and clinicians turned out for the conference, which […]

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces at the White House Fellows Foundation and Association (WHFFA) conference in October 2018. More than 200 people turned out to celebrate and honor our 50th anniversary class of […]

In October 2018, I had the distinct honor to offer reflections as part of On The Porch at Cedar Hill. This inspirational program of art, history, and conversation takes place every year at the home of Frederick […]

In my last post, I wrote about the urgent need for leadership in our country. The seeds of unrest and division are everywhere, and now more than ever we need strong leaders at the table. But where […]