Nurses and advanced practice providers have historically been undervalued and underutilized in global health, yet they comprise the majority of the global health workforce. The Global Nursing Impact Series aims to provide a platform for leading nurses and advanced practice providers to share the impact that they are making in the field of global health through research, advocacy, collaboration, innovation, and more. Invited speakers will present for 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.
The lecture series is hosted by the Center for Global Nursing (CGN) on the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom. More CGN events can be found on the CGN website.
Speaker
Melesi’i Inu Ki Ha’angana Filise, MScN, MEd RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health in Tonga
Melesi’i Inu ki Ha’angana Filise serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for the Ministry of Health in Tonga, where she leads the country’s largest healthcare workforce and oversees national initiatives to strengthen nursing and midwifery services. With more than three decades of experience, she is recognized for her leadership in advancing the quality, safety, and professional development of nursing across all levels of care. Prior to her current role, Filise spent 12 years as a nursing lecturer at the Queen Salote Institute of Nursing and Allied Health, where she contributed to curriculum design and capacity-building programs for the next generation of Tongan nurses. Passionate about education and workforce development, she continues to advocate for nursing leadership, professional advancement, and equitable access to quality health services throughout Tonga and the Pacific region.