Nursing leadership: Driving workforce excellence and better patient outcomes

Dr Sufia Athar

Dr. Sufia Athar is an experienced gynecologist who currently serves as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hamad Medical Corporation. With over 16 years of experience, she is committed to providing excellent healthcare services, especially to women. She has undergone rigorous training programs across the globe and obtained certifications in patient safety, global health, and digital health from prestigious institutions of John Hopkins University, USA, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA and Imperial College London, allowing her to provide compassionate care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social well-being of her patients.
Dr. Athar is equally passionate about education and research in the field of women’s health. Her dedication to sharing her knowledge and expertise with the next generation of healthcare professionals while contributing to the advancement of women’s health through research has earned her respect and trust as a healthcare provider in the community.

A range of topics has been researched by Dr. Sufia Athar, including pregnancy outcomes, maternal and neonatal health, and reproductive health education. Her work has been published in reputable journals, and presentations on her research have been made at various conferences worldwide.

Ms Diana Castellanos Uribe

Ms Maria Karina Cecilia Cheung

Maria Cheung is a respected leader in emergency nursing at the Stanford Health Care Adult Emergency Department, known for inspiring her team with her extensive experience and dedication. She has successfully implemented protocols that have reduced patient wait times and improved the quality of care. With a Master of Science in Nursing and over 30 years of clinical experience, she has a deep understanding of critical care, allowing her to lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and staff engagement.

As an active member of organizations like the Emergency Nurses Association and the Association of California Nurse Leaders, Maria is committed to mentoring emerging nurses and promoting professional development. Her efforts foster a culture of pride and aspiration among her colleagues.

In summary, Maria Cheung exemplifies an exceptional nurse manager, blending clinical expertise with effective leadership and a commitment to improving patient care, resulting in enhanced departmental performance and staff satisfaction.

Dr Dini Handayani

Dr. Dini Handayani, MARS, FISQua, FIPC is a healthcare executive with over two decades of experience in hospital leadership, healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance. She currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Mayapada Healthcare Group, leading initiatives in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the implementation of international healthcare standards.

Dr. Dini graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia and earned her Master of Hospital Administration from Universitas Indonesia. She is a Fellow of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (FISQua) and a Fellow of the Institute of Palliative Medicine (FIPC) through an international fellowship program in collaboration with St Christopher’s Hospice, United Kingdom.

She has held key leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Medistra Hospital and Quality Assurance Director of Awal Bros Hospital Group. She is also an International Surveyor for Joint Commission International (JCI) and a member of the National Patient Safety Committee of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, actively contributing to healthcare quality and patient safety advancement.

Ms Yu Ting Ngo

Ngo Yu Ting is a Nurse Clinician at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) with over 16 years of experience in haematology, oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and CAR-T cell therapy. She is passionate about advancing nursing practice through quality improvement, evidence-based care, and the development of clinical standards that enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Yu Ting has led and contributed to multiple award-winning quality improvement initiatives in HSCT and CAR-T therapy, with her work presented at international conferences including APBMT and EBMT. She serves as the HSCT Nursing Programme Lead at NCIS, driving curriculum development, competency advancement, and clinical practice standards in transplant and cellular therapy nursing while mentoring nurses in specialised care.

A strong advocate for professional development, Yu Ting is committed to nurturing the next generation of nurses through coaching, education, and leadership. Her interests include clinical innovation, nursing quality, and building a culture of continuous learning that empowers nurses to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Ms Petra Sayej

Petra Sayej works as Head of the Project Office at Bethesda Children’s Hospital, one of Hungary’s leading paediatric healthcare institutions. She coordinates strategic national and international healthcare development programmes focusing on workforce development, healthcare innovation, health promotion, patient engagement, education and organisational development.
Her work includes the design, implementation and management of large-scale healthcare initiatives addressing child health, mental health, digital wellbeing, patient safety, healthcare workforce development and sustainability. She has contributed to the development of nationwide programmes and awareness campaigns reaching healthcare professionals, children, families and communities across Hungary.
Petra is actively involved in several European collaborations and EU-funded projects, including the Hope4Kids Joint Action under the EU4Health Programme, which aims to strengthen paediatric palliative care across Europe. She also supports innovative initiatives focused on digital health challenges, peer education, anaphylaxis awareness, nursing development and family-centred care.
Passionate about creating measurable social impact, Petra works at the intersection of healthcare, education and innovation, building partnerships that translate strategic ideas into practical and sustainable solutions. At this conference, she presents Bethesda Children’s Hospital’s comprehensive nursing development programme and shares experiences in strengthening nursing retention, professional development and workforce resilience.