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Rick Kwan is the Associate Dean (Programmes) and Professor of the School of Nursing at Tung Wah College. His research area focuses on gerontology nursing, specialising in applying e-health technology to promote the health of older people with cognitive frailty. In education, he specialises in using ICT to promote teaching and learning experiences. He is active in advocating professional development in nursing and gerontology. He is the founding president of the Pi Iota at-large Chapter.

Dr. Chinlumprasert graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000. She has more than 30 years of experience in educational management. Her leadership includes the establishment of an international nursing program and transformative nursing education. She is currently the Dean, Faculty of Nursing at Saint Louis College in Thailand, Chair of International Affairs for the Nurses’ Association of Thailand, and the Board of Directors for the International Council of Nurses.

Michael Joseph Diño is a multi-awarded nurse leader, educator, and scientist with nearly two decades of experience. He holds PhDs in Development Studies and Nursing and serves on numerous editorial and review boards. His research spans gerontology, education, health informatics, and advanced technology like robotics, human-computer interaction, mixed reality, and AI. He is the Past President of Phi Gamma Chapter, Sigma's only virtual chapter, and the Research, Development, and Innovation Director at Our Lady of Fatima University, Philippines.