Nursing and Health Science

Sandra Postel is currently the President of the North Rhine-Westphalia Nursing Board. She is a healthcare and nursing professional, Diplom Pädagogin and nursing scientist. After 2008 she took over the management of Marienhaus Bildung and from June 2023 the position "Pflege- und Sozialpolitik" at Marienhaus Holding GmbH, a company with healthcare and social facilities in Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and North Rhine-Westphalia Germany. From 2016 - 2020, Postel was Vice President of the Rhineland-Palatinate State Nursing Board and has been a member of the Presidium of the Federal Nursing Board since September 2018.

Nursing

Dr. Webb’s foci are capacity building, nursing workforce issues, and provider wellness.  She has extensive funding for her work and has published in several journals.  She has testified to the National Academy of Medicine and the White House.  A sought-out speaker on international nursing care, Adele collaborates with WHO and the World NCD Congress and has contributed to nurse capacity building in 56 countries.  Adele received the Nicholas Andrew Cummings award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice, is an International Council of Nurses Global Health Fellow, and a Fellow in both the National Academies of Practice and the American Academy of Nursing.

Nursing workforce issues

Dr. Carla A. Giambrone is a successful 30+ year CFO/entrepreneur turned psychologist who has followed her passion for creating safe and nurturing educational programs to help people grow and flourish. Specializing in physiological integration and somatic therapies, her work entails creating new pathways to well-being and encourages embodied growth and recovery. A creative therapist and researcher, Dr. Giambrone provides a deep conceptual understanding that promotes sustainable and positive trajectories for her clients and patients. A sought-after speaker, she regularly presents to research communities, boards, schools, and non-profits on topics ranging from employee engagement to increased capacity for change. She is passionate about creating a dynamic community and continues to lend her executive expertise to boards that promote her passions for creativity and education. Her research lines focus on well-being through yoga, promoting biometric specificity for physical activity prescription, and educational best practices throughout the lifespan.

Physiological integration, therapist and researcher

Serpil Ozdemir is a dedicated professional in the field of Public Health Nursing. She is affiliated with the School of Nursing at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey. Her work focuses on advancing the practice and education of public health nursing, contributing significantly to the healthcare sector through both teaching and practical applications. Serpil Ozdemir's expertise and commitment play a crucial role in shaping future nurses and improving public health outcomes in Turkey.

Public health, Women health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School health, Occupational health, Environmental health