Preliminary Program

Nursing Leadership in HIV/AIDS:
From Bedside to Boardroom!

April 18 - 20, 2004 , Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel,
Toronto, Canada


Reverend Dr. Brent Hawkes, Toronto, Canada, is the Senior Pastor at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto. Recipient of many awards, Rev. Hawkes has been at the forefront of ministry to the Gay and Lesbian Community in Toronto and has championed several Human Rights initiatives.
Dr. Gail Donner, R.N, PhD, Toronto, Canada, is Partner in Donnerwheeler Career Planning Consultants and Professor Emeritus and former Dean at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto. An internationally renown nursing leader and speaker, Dr. Donner is the recipient of many awards including the Order of Ontario.
Ms. Judith Oulton, RN, MEd, Geneva, Switzerland, is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses. Operated by nurses and for nurses, ICN is the international voice for nurses and as its CEO, Ms. Oulton has represented the ICN at many international forums as guest speaker.
Ms. Patty Wooten, RN, BScN, PHN, California U.S.A., is a nurse-humorist and a woman who knows how to laugh. Just for the health of it! is her company dedicated to the promotion and development of therapeutic humour. Often referred to as the "Queen of Jest", Patty is a leading international expert in the field of therapeutic humour and will close our conference on an upbeat and inspirational note!
  International Panel: A distinguished guest panel will address issues of international significance for nurses including innovative initiatives and policy.