Dr. Simi Jesto Joseph brings over 26 years of diverse experience in nursing and healthcare leadership, driven by her passion for advancing patient care and healthcare delivery through innovation, research, and operational excellence. A board-certified Nurse Executive and Nurse Practitioner, she currently serves as the System Senior Director of the Nursing Innovation and Research Center at Cook County Health in Chicago. Actively engaged in state and national nursing organizations, Dr. Joseph recently served as the President of the Chicago Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates (CSGNA) and the APRN Chair of the National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA). Her numerous accolades include the ANA-IL 40 Under 40 Nurse Leader Award, the AANP National Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice, and recognition as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.
