Director of International Programs
Maria Danet Lapiz Bluhm, PhD, RN, MSci, Associate Professor
Specialties and Interests:
- Biobehavioral science
- Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï health outreach in Asian communities
- Facilitating global collaborations in nursing education
Read about Dr. Bluhm’s global health engagement in the Service .
Global Health Mentor
Diane Cavazos, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Migrant issues in the Hispanic community
- Domestic violence
- Human trafficking
Read about Dr. Cavazos’s global health engagement in the Service .
Global Health Mentor
Paula Christianson-Silva, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, Assistant Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Homeless and low-income health care
- Refugee health
- Health policy advocacy
Read about Dr. Christianson's global health engagement in the Service .
Global Health Mentor
Brandi Farrell, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, PC, Assistant Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Child health, maltreatment and trauma
- Human trafficking
- Refugee health
Read more about Dr. Farrell’s global health engagement in the Services .
Global Health Mentor
Kathryn Parke DNP, APRN, CPNP, Associate Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Annual Guatemalan Endeavor
- Guatemalan culture
- Interprofessional medical outreach
Read more about Dr. Parke’s global health engagement in the Services .
Global Health Mentor
Jolly Punchamannil, DNP, CMSRN, NE-BC, Assistant Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Midwifery
- Health disparities in low- and middle-income countries
- Cultural influence in health practices
Read more about Dr. Punchamannil’s global health engagement in the Services .
Global Health Mentor
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor
Specialties and Interests:
- Health policy and advocacy programs
- Latino health
- A founding commissioner of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
Read more about Dr. Martinez-Roger’s global health engagement in the Services .
Global Health Mentor
Heidi J. Worabo, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP, Associate Professor/Clinical
Specialties and Interests:
- Refugee health
- Family health
- Preventive health care
Read more about Dr. Worabo’s global health engagement in the Services .