Dr. Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo

Dr. Edna Tallam-Kimaiyo (PHD, RN, MPH, CGNC) is a distinguished healthcare leader with extensive expertise in policy and regulatory matters. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing Education from the University of Stellenbosch, a Master's degree in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 

As the former Registrar & CEO of the Nursing Council of Kenya, Dr. Tallam has significantly contributed to advancing healthcare. She is an alumna of the Afyabora Global Health Leadership Programme, the Global Leadership Institute (GNLI™) Programme, Leadership for Change (LFC™), and a certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC). Currently, she supports the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the Florence Nightingale Foundation, and IntraHealth as a Health Expert. 

Dr. Tallam's focus areas include strategic leadership, change management, organizational design and implementation, workforce planning, and health expert consultancy services. 
She was awarded the “CEO of the Year Award 2023” by Champions of Governance.