Gulrose Jiwani is an executive leader, academic and researcher with 26 years experience in health policy, nursing practice and education. She is experienced in strategic planning, policy development, system redesign, and implementing innovative appr
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Gulrose Jiwani is an executive leader, academic and researcher with 26 years experience in health policy, nursing practice and education. She is experienced in strategic planning, policy development, system redesign, and implementing innovative approaches in education and health services. Gulrose has held key strategic leadership and management positions in government and in health care settings in Canada. She builds partnerships between academic/health care institutions and government to study relevant questions and generate innovative, sustainable solutions. She is a strategic thinker and brings a strong commitment to addressing the economic, social and health needs of populations. Her professional career has been dedicated to creating positive health and social outcomes for marginalized populations. Gulrose earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science at the University of Washington. She is a recipient of several awards including Top Scholar Award for Excellence and Innovation, the Vigfusson Graduate Fellowship and was named a Magnuson Scholar from the prestigious Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health Professional Training, University of Washington. Gulrose has served as a Canadian Development Exchange Program (CADEX) Consultant with Aga Khan Foundation Canada that responds to requests for Canadian specialists to build critical capacity with partners from Africa and Asia.
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