Global Perspectives on Transformational Leadership in Nursing Education: Advancing Maternal and Child Health Practices

Author Biography

• Dr. Emmy Dela Rosa Macaraeg, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes College

  Dr. Emmy Dela Rosa Macaraeg, RN, RM, LPT, MAN, PhDN, is a seasoned nurse educator, leader, and practitioner with over two decades of committed service in both clinical and academic settings. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the National University Mall of Asia (NUMOA) and as a part-time Graduate School Professor at Saint Bernadette of Lourdes College.

  Dr. Macaraeg has held several key leadership positions throughout her career, including Nursing Program Head at Centro Escolar Las Piñas, Clinical Coordinator at Philippine Women’s University, Academic Coordinator at St. Augustine School of Nursing, Principal of the School of Midwifery at Unciano Colleges, Inc., Team Leader for Academics at the City University of Pasay, and Team Leader for Maternal and Child Nursing at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Las Piñas.  She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the Philippine Women’s University and a Master of Arts in Nursing, major in Administration and Management, from the University of La Salette. Her areas of teaching expertise include nursing leadership and management, maternal and child health, community health nursing, health education, and nursing informatics.

  A passionate mentor and advocate of evidence-based practice, Dr. Macaraeg is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, including the Asia-Pacific Congress of Pediatric Nursing. Her scholarly contributions include published works and the development of instructional modules, such as the Course Module for Birthing Clinics for Nurses, and published health education resources for nursing students under PANACCEA (Philippine Association of Nursing Authors for Community, Clinical, Education, and Administration). She currently serves as Vice President for Plans and Programs and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP), Secretary of Ang Nars, Inc., and was the 2023 COMELEC Chairperson of the Philippine Nurses Association, where she played a key role in promoting professional ethics and transparency.

  In recognition of her exemplary leadership and service, Dr. Macaraeg was honored with a Certificate of Recognition and named among the PNA Zone 2 CAMANAVA Hall of Leaders during the 50th Anniversary celebration of PNA Zone 2. With a leadership style grounded in humility, vision, and service, Dr. Macaraeg continues to inspire students, educators, and healthcare professionals to transform nursing education and advance maternal and child health both locally and globally.