Johis Ortega PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
Dr. Johis Ortega is Associate Dean for Hemispheric and Global Initiatives at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Ortega designed and leads Healthcare Missions to Haiti, whereby Advanced Practice Nurses students deliver healthcare to Haitian populations, while training Haitian healthcare workers in primary care delivery. As a U.S educated Hispanic immigrant nurse, Dr. Ortega is a driving force in Latin American nursing education, where he consults extensively on curricular development. He has received several awards for his academic trajectory including induction as a Fellow of the American Academic of Nursing.