New Programme Director for the Nursing Now Challenge

The Nursing Now Challenge creates leadership opportunities for student and early-career nurses and midwives worldwide, working with global partners to strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce.

Professor Stacey succeeds Professor Aisha Holloway, recently appointed Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer. Selected from a very strong field of applicants, she will lead the next phase of this global movement, helping nurses and midwives develop their voice and influence policy at every level.

She joins on secondment from Nottingham Trent University where she is Associate Dean for Practice in the School of Social Sciences.

“Gemma brings a wealth of experience and embodies person centred leadership. As a mental health nurse, she brings a wonderful relational approach and we are so looking forward to working with her.”

Professor Clare Cable, Chief Executive Officer of The Burdett Trust for Nursing

“I’m honoured to join the Nursing Now Challenge at such a pivotal moment for global health. 
Early-career nurses and midwives are the future, and I’m passionate about creating opportunities that empower them to lead change in their communities and beyond.”

Professor Gemma Stacey

To learn more about the programme, please visit: Nursing Now Challenge