Originally from the Philippines, Shareed Gemira began her nursing career there before moving to the Middle East to work as a registered nurse. She later relocated to Canada, where she expanded her professional experience, leading staff training in infection control, dementia care, and patient safety. After becoming a Canadian citizen, she moved to the United States, where she currently serves as an Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager in Arizona.
Shareed brings over 18 years of diverse nursing experience, beginning as a bedside nurse in a medical-surgical unit. Her clinical background spans pediatrics, OB-GYN, fetal medicine, long-term care, behavioral health, and ambulatory care. Over the years, she has held various leadership roles, including Registered Nurse Clinical Leader, Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Manager.
In her current role, Shareed leads efforts to improve chronic disease management for Native American patients, with a particular focus on culturally informed diabetes education. Her work includes developing interdisciplinary care teams, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring clinical staff. She holds certifications in adult education, wound care, and infection prevention. She is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems, further strengthening her ability to drive positive change and system-level improvements in underserved communities.
Shareed originally entered nursing at her mom’s encouragement but quickly found purpose and fulfillment in the profession. Over time, nursing has become a calling that combines her dedication to patient care with her passion for leadership and lifelong learning.
As a HEAL Fellow, Shareed looks forward to building on her leadership experience and gaining new tools to better serve the Navajo community. She is excited to collaborate with other fellows and mentors, deepen her understanding of health disparities, and advocate for systems-level improvements that promote access, quality, and culturally respectful care.