Stephen Jacobs, PhD is a senior lecturer at the School of Nursing, University of Auckland. He leads the Nurses Thriving at Work Research Collaborative, focusing on innovative workforce management strategies using the Thriving at Work model, Appreciative Inquiry, and co-design principles. Stephen teaches in the Leadership and Management for Quality Health Care program and has supervised over 65 HDR students. His previous roles include Senior Advisor and Team Leader at the Ministry of Health, and Manager of Services for Older People at Wesley Wellington Mission. Stephen is highly respected for his contributions to nursing education and workforce support. Daniel Terry, PhD has extensive post-doctoral research experience on rural health, rural workforce, and chronic-ill health. With a background in nursing, his research interest research interests encompass the overarching generalist theme of Rural Health. His research includes are rural health workforce which incorporates nursing student career trajectory, rural medical, nursing and pharmacy employment and profession longevity, while also examining workforce grit and thriving, while improving workforce learning through communities of practice.

Assoc. Prof. Linda Ng is a nursing educator, researcher, and neonatal nurse, recognised for her significant contributions to both the academic and clinical realms of neonatology. With dual expertise in nursing and research, Linda has dedicated her career to advancing the understanding and treatment of neonatal health challenges. Linda's primary interests lie in education and workforce development, emphasising the importance of training and supporting healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for neonates. Her commitment to advancing neonatal health is evident through her numerous publications and her active involvement in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals. Linda's work not only enhances clinical practices but also shapes the future of neonatal care through her innovative research and educational initiatives.

Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield, a registered nurse with expertise in haemato-oncology and palliative care, earned a PhD from the University of London in 2008. She has held senior academic leadership roles in Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Jacqueline is currently Director of International Programs at Sydney Nursing School, overseeing degree programs in Singapore and developing global university partnerships. Her research focuses on interprofessional education, nursing workforce development, and supportive care for cancer patients. She also serves as Chief Specialty Editor for Frontiers in Medicine: Health Professions Education.

Louise Sheehy is a Registered Nurse with experience in oncology, palliative care, infectious diseases (including HIV), and medical/surgical nursing. She holds a Master’s in Adult Education and has extensive experience in tertiary nursing education. Louise previously served as Course Coordinator for a bridging program for internationally qualified nurses seeking registration in Australia. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Sydney, researching the experiences of internationally qualified nurses transitioning to and working in Australia's aged care sector.

Dr. Kate Cheney, an academic midwife and nurse at the University of Sydney, specializes in maternal health, particularly preconception and reproductive care. She has significantly contributed to peer-reviewed journals, advancing understanding of pregnancy-related factors and healthcare roles in improving outcomes. Dr. Cheney also served as a board member for the Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW for nine years.

Whitney Johnson is a mental health clinician, nursing leader, supervisor, and therapist with over 15 years’ experience in the health and community sector. Before establishing her private practice in 2024 and partnering with various organisations to enhance staff wellbeing and clinical care, Whitney served as the Deputy Director of Nursing at the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Program. Her career has included roles in Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Homeless Outreach, and Adult Case Management, spanning both clinical and senior leadership positions. In addition to her private work, Whitney Johnson is currently pursuing full-time Honours in Nursing at Deakin University, with the goal of progressing to a PhD. Whitney was awarded Alfred Health’s Advancing Nursing Leadership scholarship in 2023, which supported her published research focussing on the connection between emotionally intelligent nurse leadership, and staff wellbeing and retention. Whitney also continues to hold a role at Alfred Health, where she provides clinical supervision to senior nursing leaders and facilitates group reflective practice sessions for teams across various programs. Additionally, she is a sessional lecturer within the undergraduate nursing mental health subject at Monash University.

Associate Professor Dr. Louise Alexander is a mental health nursing academic and researcher based in Melbourne, Australia. She currently serves as Associate Professor in Mental Health Nursing at Deakin University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she also oversees mental health nursing research at Alfred Addiction and Mental Health. With over a decade of clinical experience in forensic mental health nursing, Louise has significantly contributed to mental health nursing education through curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes the development of two postgraduate mental health degrees at Australian universities. Her research interests encompass simulation-based education, workforce sustainability, occupational violence and aggression, and the integration of lived experience into mental health care. Louise is the co-author of the textbook Mental Health Nursing: Applying Theory to Practice, widely utilised in Australian nursing programs and has emerging track in peer-reviewed mental health nursing research publications.