Susan Michaels-Strasser

Susan Michaels-Strasser stands as a distinguished public health professional with over 25 years of expertise in nursing and public health, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Medical Center and Senior Implementation Director at ICAP. Her academic credentials include an MPH and MSc in nursing from Yale University and a PhD in public health from the University of Cape Town, forming the foundation for her comprehensive approach to global healthcare challenges. As Principal Investigator for HRSA-funded multicountry initiatives, she leads crucial work in strengthening nursing's role in HIV care and treatment. Her expertise spans pediatric care and support, nurse training, and point-of-care diagnostics, with extensive experience in senior management positions throughout Southern Africa. Michaels-Strasser's professional affiliations include membership in the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nurses, the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing. Her leadership has been instrumental in transforming nursing education across multiple countries, implementing innovative healthcare programs, and building capacity in resource-limited settings. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, she combines clinical expertise with public health leadership, consistently working to improve healthcare delivery systems and nursing education worldwide.