Empowering Digital Maternity Leaders: Leadership Forum and Celebratory Reception

Leadership Forum for Digital Maternity Leaders

The Education team hosted two Digital Health Leadership Events for Digital Maternity Leaders

Last week, the Education team at IGHI hosted two significant Digital Health Leadership events, focusing on the professional development and celebration of Digital Maternity Leaders.

Leadership Forum for PG Certificate in Digital Health Leadership (Digital Maternity Leaders)

The on-campus Leadership Forum for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Leadership programme provided a dynamic platform for our students. This event was packed with workshops and activities aimed at inspiring, challenging, and empowering attendees. Participants engaged in insightful discussions and interactive sessions designed to enhance their leadership skills.

The forum also offered ample networking opportunities, fostering a collaborative learning environment that will undoubtedly benefit their future careers in digital health. 

Digital Maternity Leaders End of Programme Celebratory Reception

We also held an End of Programme Celebratory Reception for our recent two cohorts from the PG Certificate and two cohorts of Foundations in Digital Health Leadership (Digital Maternity Leaders). This exclusive reception featured high-profile guests, including:

• Helen Balsdon, Interim Chief Nursing Information Officer, NHS England
• Professor Donald Peebles, National Clinical Director for Maternity, NHS England
• Duncan Burton, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, NHS England
• Nina Khazaezadeh, London Region Chief Midwifery Officer, NHS England
• Julia Gudgeon, Chief Midwifery Information Officer, NHS England
• Dawn Cross, Senior Digital Midwife, NHS England
• Victoria Mustafa, Maternity Programme Manager, NHS England
• Victoria Komolafe, Professional Advisor, Midwife (Digital), Royal College of Midwives
• May Teng, Senior Project Manager, NHS England 

Professor Ara Darzi, IGHI Co-Director and Digital Health Leadership Programme Director, delivered the welcome address and was eager to celebrate the success of this distinguished group of emerging digital leaders.

The celebratory reception provided a unique opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements and impact of our Digital Maternity Leaders Programmes. Attendees had the chance to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and network with peers.

This event highlighted the accomplishments and future directions of digital health leadership in maternity care, as well as the importance of continued innovation and collaboration in this critical field.