RN MN PhD Professor, Dean and Professor University of Calgary -Qatar

I am a Dean and Professor at the University of Calgary in Qatar and have served in the role of CEO. I was the Associate Dean of Research at the University of Calgary in Alberta prior to coming to Qatar. I have held leadership positions both in health and education. I have an extensive clinical background and over 30 years in nursing education. I have been a supervisor for numerous graduate students. In Qatar and Alberta, I serve as a member of professional committees (i.e., Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS) Evaluation Committee, General Faculties Council and Deans Council, Chair of the Sidra Quality Committee) and Boards (i.e. SIDRA). I have completed the Harvard Kennedy Executive Education Certificate in Public Leadership and taken several additional leadership courses (Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times, Negotiation Strategies) in the Harvard Executive Education Program.

My program of research in patient safety and quality of care focuses on workforce development, teaching and learning and the work environment, and organizational practices. I have secured over 2 million Canadian dollars as a principal investigator and 10 million as a co-investigator. My most recent research includes; a 5-year comparative analysis and evaluation of Strategic Clinical Networks in Alberta and a comparative study of traditional maternity care and single room maternity care and the associated system, and maternal and infant outcomes. This research and supervision of graduate student research and improvement projects is reflected in peer review conferences and publications.  I have expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods and analysis, knowledge translation and Implementation Science.