Nurse Leader, Founder of the Unapologetically You Collective, and a relentless advocate for transforming frontline voices into structural change. With nearly 40 years in healthcare, Kim understands the heavy weight of loving a profession within a broken system.

Today, she specializes in career transition strategy and leadership development, helping nurses navigate career crossroads without burning out or losing their identity. As the North American Strategic Partner for Ignite Purpose, Kim operates on a powerful truth: Leadership is not about your title; it is about influence, integrity, and the courage to change what must be changed.

Her work on systemic silence and nursing advocacy has been featured in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, The Nursing Stars Magazine, Medicine Forward, and the SSRN Nursing Care eJournal.

Registered Nurse with a background in critical care, public and primary health care, NDIS, and aged care. She is committed to driving high standards of care across diverse service environments. Her career has consistently centred on improving outcomes for vulnerable populations, with experience spanning clinical leadership, education, team management, and system-level change.

​Vanna Jones is a pioneer in the Allied Health industry, She is reshaping medical education by challenging the "traditional" externship model and proving that competence builds confidence right in the classroom. As a mentor to educators and a champion for students, she specializes in bridging the gap between textbook theory and the gritty reality of clinical practice. She doesn't just teach skills; she builds durable healthcare professionals.