Roberta Waite
About Roberta Waite
Roberta Waite is the Dean of the School of Nursing and a psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist. She focuses on behavioral health, structural influencers of health, and racial justice, and has been recognized as a Macy Faculty Scholar.
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Roberta Waite is the Dean of the School of Nursing. Her extensive background encompasses diverse roles and comprehensive expertise in nursing education and psychiatric-mental health.
Education and Expertise
Roberta Waite holds an EdD and is a psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist with credentials including PMHCNS, RN, MSN, ANEF, and FAAN. Her areas of focus include behavioral health, structural influencers of health, and racial justice. Waite's academic foundation and advanced qualifications underpin her significant contributions to these vital sectors.
Achievements
Roberta Waite was named an inaugural Macy Faculty Scholar by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation in 2011. She created the Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program to foster nursing leadership. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Fellow of the Academy of Nursing Education.
Professional Contributions
Roberta Waite serves on several prestigious committees and workgroups. She is part of the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing, the Education Work Group, and represents the American Nurses Association on the Health Equity Advisory Group for the National Quality Forum MAP. Her participation extends to serving on the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research.
Board Memberships
Roberta Waite is a member of Catholic Health Ministries and serves as a corporate board member of Trinity Health. Her board memberships reflect her leadership and commitment to advancing health care standards and equity.