Marcela Ferrada

Marcela Ferrada is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Nursing Sciences of the Université de Montréal. She holds a PhD in Nursing (2019), a Master's in Public Administration (2019), and prior nursing degrees (BSc 1998, MSc 2002). Her expertise focuses on nursing administration, clinical governance, and strategic leadership in healthcare organizations, with a regional focus on North and Latin America.

Educational Background:

• 2019 – Doctorate in Nursing (Administration of Nursing Services), Université de Montréal
• 2019 – Master’s in Public Administration (Healthcare Management), École nationale d'administration publique (ÉNAP)
• 2002 – Master’s in Nursing, Université de Montréal
• 1998 – Bachelor’s in Sciences, Université de Montréal

Research Interests:

• Leadership development in nursing
• Clinical governance and healthcare quality
• International nursing collaboration (e.g., Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile)
• Healthcare workforce strategies

Recent Projects:

Recent work includes international mentorship programs (Costa Rica, Colombia) and strategic leadership initiatives in Quebec healthcare institutions. Projects emphasize cross-border academic partnerships and gender equity in nursing leadership roles.

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Teaches courses on nursing leadership and healthcare systems transformation
• Recruiting master’s students (fall 2025) and research collaborators via the REICLOS network

Affiliations:

• Membre du CIFI-AP (Centre d'innovation en formation infirmière)
• Founder of the REICLOS Canadian-Latin American nursing research network
• Academic representative on the Executive Committee of the CIUSSS de l'Est de Montréal nursing council

Grants & Funding:

• UdM International grants for international projects
• SSHRC institutional subsidies (2021)