Global Nursing Leadership Institute™ (GNLI) - Hall of fame

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Historically, 38% of ICN’s board members started their leadership journey as GNLI scholars

Karen Bjoro

GNLI 2016​

Dr. Karen Bjoro served as ICN’s 2nd Vice President from 2021-2025. ​

Lian Hua Hung

GNLI 2009​

Prof. Dr. Lian Hua Hung served as ICN’s 3rd Vice President from 2021-2025.​

Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo

GNLI 2024

Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo was newly appointed to the Board of Directors of ICN and is serving as its 3rd Vice President.

Myrna Abi Abdallah Doumit

GNLI 2021

Dr. Myrna Abi Abdallah Doumit has been appointed to the Board of Directors for 2025-2029, representing the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Ching-Min Chen

GNLI 2014

Dr. Ching-Min Chen became the only nurse legislator in Taiwan and is a current board member of ICN, representing Asia.

Nanthaphan Chinlumpras

GNLI 2012

Dr. Nanthaphan Chinlumprasert was a board member of ICN from 2021-2025, representing nurses from South East Asia.

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When given the right opportunities, nursing leaders become more involved in policy and high-level decision-making

Amelia Tuipulotu

GNLI 2013

Dr. Amelia Tuipulotu became the WHO Chief Nursing Officer in December 2022, a position that was restored thanks to GNLI.

Vicky Treacy-Wong

GNLI 2025

Vicky Treacy-Wong has become the first Chief Nurse Officer of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).

Lawal Olubunmi

GNLI 2015

Lawal Olubunmi received the GNLI Policy Leadership Award for championing surgical leadership in Nigeria.

Charlotte McArdle

GNLI 2017

Charlotte McArdle is now the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England.

Mowafag Hashim

GNLI 2024

Mowafag Hashim is the President of the Sudanese Nurses Association.

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