Journal of Nursing & Care

Marie Farrell

Biography

 Over 35 years progressive experience in organizational administration, hospital-based research, healthcare consulting, administration in higher education, counseling psychology, and networked distance learning in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. 

Major responsibilities and activities included: Dean of one and Chairperson of three programs at baccalaureate, post-basic, masters, honors and doctoral levels (in large and medium sized public, land grant, university settings in state and private colleges); Adjunct Professor at Harvard School of Public Health for 16 years, with annual, two-year, and five-year appointments; faculty member for 16 years at the Fielding Graduate University, a doctoral networked distance learning program in human and organizational development in California; and Executive Coach through private coaching and consulting practice.

Appointments, preparation and responsibilities include: International program manager for nursing, midwifery, and social work for nine years in 32 countries, for the World Health Organization European Regional Office (WHO/EURO); European Focal Point for Women Health and Development, 2.5 years; Acting European Advisor for Maternal and Child health for 50 European countries for 1.5 years; program evaluator for 26 Eastern European countries including the New Independent States (NIS); and WHO Southeast Asian Regional Office (SEARO) nurse researcher (and later consultant) in a developing country (India, Indonesia). Additional responsibilities included: team leader on international missions on women’s reproductive health and family planning; health-related regional policies; health assessments during natural disasters, wars, and other health-related health emergencies; preparation and implementation of international conferences and meetings; and international training and research

Research Interest

 Women's health, child's health, Research methods, healthcare, nursing, Human Development, Learning and motivation