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About Us

Planetary Health & Global Engagement (PaGE) is part of Yale School of Nursing’s Office of Nursing Impact (ONI).

PaGE in the Office of Nursing Impact

The Office of Nursing Impact (ONI) addresses the compelling need for a bridge between the knowledge we as a school of nursing develop and the application of that knowledge to the health care challenges and issues faced by local, national, and global communities.

ONI encompasses:

  • Planetary Health and Global Engagement (PaGE) led by Asia Neupane, Ed.D.
  • Strategic Engagement Team (SET) led by Charissa Owens, Ph.D.
  • Simulation Center (SU) led by Linda Ghampson, DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE.
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At the Office of Nursing Impact, we unite planetary health, diversity and belonging, and simulation education under one shared vision: advancing humanity through impact. By weaving innovation, cultural responsiveness, and global engagement into every learning moment, we aim to uplift lives, fortify communities, and shape a compassionate, courageous future.

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Christine Rodriguez, Associate Dean of Nursing Impact

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Planetary Health and Global Engagement

Our Mission

The Office of Planetary Health and Global Engagement (PaGE) pursues better health for all by developing nursing leaders through education, collaborations, research, and practice to advance global health equity and support planetary health.

Our Engagement Pillars

Provide consultation for faculty, staff and students on global -focused service projects and local or international scholarly activities.

Partner with offices at YSN and across Yale to host international visiting researchers, strengthening research capacity and collaboration across borders.

Advise YSN faculty on designing and conducting research and educational programs that involves international engagement.

Facilitate connections with global partners to support and advance faculty research agendas.

Oversee and coordinate the Global Health Concentration for graduate nursing students.

Join Our Global Mission

Whether you are looking for research partnerships, student opportunities, or institutional collaboration, our engagement pillars provide a roadmap for impact. Connect with us today to start the conversation.

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PaGE Team

PaGE Advisory Committee

  • Yale School of Nursing

    Bridget Basile

    Assistant Professor in Nursing
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  • Yale School of Nursing

    Sandy Cayo

    Assistant Professor, Director of GEPN Excellence Yale School of Nursing
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  • Yale School of Public Health

    Kai Chen

    Associate Professor of Epidemiology (Environmental Health Sciences)
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  • Yale School of Medicine

    Lei Chen

    Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine) and of Emergency Medicine
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