Health Policy Conference Opening Session
Courageous Careers: Stepping Out, Bringing All In
Hosted by the Institute for Nursing Leadership
Support for this session was provided by the RWJF Future of Nursing Scholarship program and in partnership with



ABOUT THE INL OPENING SESSION
The Institute for Nursing Leadership opening session, Courageous Careers: Stepping Out, Bringing All In features diverse, nursing leaders who demonstrate courage and agility within their respective professional roles and environments to instill change that reduces health disparities, promotes health equity, and eliminates racism and bias. They will share their vulnerabilities, successes, and the perspective of failing forward on their leadership journeys and in the roles of mentor and mentee. Attendees at all stages of career will find their messages authentic, inspiring, and empowering.
AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING THIS SESSION, PARTICIPANTS WILL:
Reflect on their own leadership journey, embracing both challenges and successes.
Identify leadership strategies to accelerate efforts that reduce health disparities, promote health equity, or eliminate racism and bias.
Articulate how they plan to support others in their leadership growth, whether through mentorship or other means of engagement.

Speakers

Felesia Bowen
PhD, DNP, ARNP, FAAN
Professor & Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe University of Alabama at Birmingham

Margaret P. Moss
PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Hidatsa/Dakhóta
Director, First Nations
House of Learning
The University of British Columbia

REGISTRATION
Registration for the Institute for Nursing Leadership event is included in the Health Policy Conference registration.
INL LUNCHEON SERIES
Reserve your spot to network with the INL speakers during an exclusive luncheon series on October 27. Space is limited!