UCCI

Symposium Speakers

Ms. Aprill Susin

Topic: Instagram Content on Pain with Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Quality Assurance

Ms Aprill Susin has been a nurse for 23 years with the last 12 years as a nurse practitioner. Her passion lies in women's health where the focus of her research is on pain with gynecological procedures. She is currently a fellow with the Transdisciplinary Understanding and Training on Research- Primary Health Care (TUTOR-PHC) and the Canadian Primary Care Research Network- PaRIS OECD.

Dr. Laurie Clune

Topic: Writing Without Fear: An Aesthetic Approach to Scholarly Expression

Dr. Laurie Clune is a Full Professor at the University of Regina, and the Associate Dean of Research, Scholarship and Graduate Programs. An accomplished nurse educator dedicated to students’ and nurses’ academic success by championing graduate program development, research, inclusive education teaching strategies and mentorship.. She is recognized nationally and internationally for promoting academic environments where all can thrive. She has been instrumental in designing the graduate nursing curriculum at her university.

Dr. Samal Nauhria

Topic: Artificial Intelligence: Impacts on Anxiety, Attitudes, and Readiness

Dr. Samal Nauhria is a Leadership and Management Training Facilitator with the Civil Service College of the Cayman Islands Government, where he designs and delivers accredited programs that strengthen leadership capacity across the public sector. With nearly two decades of experience spanning healthcare, academia, and professional development, Dr. Nauhria’s career reflects a rare blend of clinical expertise and educational leadership.

Dr. Shreya Nauhria

Dr. Shreya Nauhria is the Child Protection Manager at the Cayman Islands Red Cross, bringing over five years of experience in program design, safeguarding, and community resilience. In her role, she leads initiatives that strengthen child protection systems, promote emotional wellbeing, and build the capacity of educators and community leaders to safeguard children from harm.

Dr. Rani Srivastava

Topic: International Students’ Religious Practices postmigration and perceived impact on Mental Health, Well-Being, and Success

Dr. Rani Srivastava is currently the Dean of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC. Additionally, she holds adjunct positions at York University, Toronto, ON and Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, and Adjunct Professor, Central Escolar University, Graduate School, Manilla, Philippines Central. She has been inducted as a Fellow, Canadian Academy of Nursing and Fellow, Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars. Dr. Srivastava is recognized for her leadership in cultural competence, health equity, ad anti-racism organizational change.

Ms. Jusene Brown

Topic: The Acceptability and Accuracy of Virtual Reality Simulation as an educational tool among Fourth Year BSN Nursing Students in the Cayman Islands: A Mixed-Methods Convergent Pilot Study

Ms. Jusene Brown is a Nurse educator and passionate healthcare professional with two decades of nursing experience. She currently serves as a Lecturer at the Ruth Eleanor McLaughlin School of Nursing at the University College of the Cayman Islands, where she plays an active role in preparing the next generation of healthcare providers. Ms. Brown’s background includes 15 years in geriatric care and over 9 years of teaching across Healthcare Aide and Registered Nurse programs.

Ms. Kathy Corley

Topic: A Tiered, Collaborative Approach to Diabetes Management in the Cayman Islands

Ms. Kathy Corley is a highly experienced registered nurse whose career spans more than four decades of dedicated service in women’s and children’s healthcare. She is a Certified Clinical Diabetes Educator (CCDE) and have worked collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, compassionate diabetes care across the Cayman Islands. She has spent over 20 years in genetics, specializing in rare metabolic disorders and enzyme replacement therapy, where she developed deep expertise in complex, lifelong conditions, and patient-centered care. Works at the Palm Road Medical Center since 2018 with Dr. Hislop.

Ms. Aliyah Knox

Topic: Digital Platforms and Health-Seeking Behaviour Among Adults In The Cayman Islands

Ms. Aliyah Knox, BScN, RN, is an emerging healthcare scholar and registered nurse affiliated with the University College of the Cayman Islands, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through the Ruth Eleanor McLaughlin School of Nursing. Her research interests include digital health literacy, health information–seeking behaviour, patient education, and evidence-based nursing practice.