Dr. Kathy Sienko is a highly distinguished healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience across nine organizations on three continents, spanning public and private sectors. Her versatile career has ranged from staff nurse to leadership roles including director and nurse consultant, alongside academic appointments at prestigious universities. She has also contributed nearly a decade of leadership expertise in the corporate sector with Oracle and British Telecom. Honored with an O.B.E. for her services to UK healthcare and recognized as a Smith & Nephew Research Scholar and Mary Seacole Leadership Scholar, Dr. Kathy Sienko holds advanced degrees in nursing and leadership credentials, including fellowship and memberships in prominent professional bodies. Currently active in shaping healthcare policy as a member of the Royal College of Nursing’s International Committee, she is a thought leader and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nursing Science and Professional Practice, championing advancements in nursing, patient care, and global healthcare leadership.