Meet Our First Nursing Educator

Dreams Do Come True

Joseph Trinita’s APRN, FNP, PhD candidate

“When I decided to pursue my doctoral studies in the United States, I had little more than faith, determination, and a dream. I knew the journey would be financially challenging. I did not know how it would all come together.”

“ENA believed in my journey and provided support. I am now in my fourth year of doctoral studies at Saint Louis University, researching fall injury prevention among older adults in low resource countries. I have contributed to scholarship through research, publications, & presentations.”

“I am deeply grateful to ENA for believing in me and investing in my doctoral journey. I will continue this legacy when I return to Tanzania by empowering other nurses to fill the need for better healthcare.”

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Joseph is a nursing lecturer from Moshi, Tanzania. He has spent the last 4 years in the United States finishing his PhD in Nursing. He has an advanced nursing degree from the University of Botswana and has been very active in building the Family Nurse Practitioner role in Africa through his extensive work with underserved populations. He was an international ambassador for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners in 2022, and the co-author of a chapter in Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Anesthetists: The Evolution of the Global Roles (Advanced practice in nursing).

Joseph will return to Tanzania with his PhD to strengthen nursing education and contribute to the development of a Family Nurse Practitioner program, expanding the country’s capacity to prepare nurses who can provide high-quality care where it is needed most.

  • Jane Blood-Siegfried, PhD, APRN, CPNP, FAAN

    Professor Emeritus, Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA. Jane has been an advanced practice nurse practitioner since 1975. She is passionate about advancing the role in other countries as a way to improve health for underserved people. She has spent the last 10 years building global connections to improve advanced practice education for nurses.

  • Marycelina Msuya, MPH, RN, RNM, Adv.Dip.NE(Nursing Education), Ad.Dip., PHC

    Lecturer, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University - College, Faculty of Nursing, Moshi, Tanzania. Her commitment to advancing nursing practice and education in underserved communities in Tanzania is a testament to the positive impact dedicated professionals can have on healthcare. She is a role model for nurses and healthcare advocates.

  • Karen Moore, PhD, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-C, CGNC, FAANP, FAAN

    Professor, St Louis University School of Nursing, St Louis, MO, USA. Karen has been a nurse practitioner and educator for over two decades. Her leadership in global health-focused organizations has allowed her to see the impact that advanced practice nurses can have on communities worldwide. Karen is dedicated to educating advanced practice nurses globally.

  • David T. Barker, MS, PhD, LCPC, LHMC, C-SAT, CEAP

    Co-Founder of Empower Nurse Africa. Mr. Barker has been a therapist, consultant, trainer and lecturer. He has a deep and abiding commitment to global cooperation and education. ‍

  • OUR TEAM

    We are dedicated to improving health in Africa by advancing the role and education of nurses. Not only are nurses the backbone of healthcare, but unlike other types of providers, they are much more likely to live and practice in their rural communities with their families.

  • OUR VISION

    • We envision Africa entering a time of tremendous growth, opportunity, and influence.

    • We see Sub-Saharan Africa at the heart of this transformation and we know that strong, healthy communities are essential to its success.

    • We are committed to ensuring that access to quality healthcare is part of that future.

    • We recognize that providing healthcare to all Africans depends on a well-trained, skilled, and empowered nursing workforce.