Coordinators
Below are the GRN Regional Coordinators who play a vital role in advancing research initiatives across their respective regions.
Daniela Moraes MorelliGlobal Research Nurses regional coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
Daniela is dedicated to research and teaching. In Brazil, her country of origin, she completed her bachelor's degrees in nursing and health technology, a specialty in education, among other courses. In Argentina, she completed a master's degree in clinical effectiveness, which provided her with solid foundations that serve as the basis for her to be able, from her roles – researcher, ethics committee member and mentor – to join the Global Research Nurses and The Global Health Network team, to collaborate for the improvement of the quality of health care, for the construction of capacities in research, and especially for the professional strengthening of nursing personnel. |
Faith NawagiGlobal Research Nurses regional coordinator for Africa
Faith Nawagi serves as the African Representative for the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and its foundation, the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all organizational programs throughout Africa. Currently, Faith is pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Profession Education (HPE) at Makerere University. Faith's educational background includes a master's degree in International Public Health (Global Health) from Euclid University, a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Midwifery from Makerere University Uganda. With her extensive expertise in health workforce domains in Africa, Faith has been actively involved in international project development and implementation. She has contributed to the development of global health training curricula, designed and taught short-term elective curriculum training, and played a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating multicounty and multisite projects. Faith's proficiency extends to quantitative data analysis, scientific research, and grant writing. She has successfully obtained various grants and has served as both a Principal Investigator (PI) and a Co-PI on several research projects. The outcomes of her work have been published in esteemed scientific journals. Notably, Faith possesses significant experience in the development, management, and implementation of multi-country health and workforce programs across Africa. Her contributions have made a profound impact on advancing healthcare and education in the region. |