My name is Nanle Gusen. My academic journey in nursing began at the University of Jos, Nigeria, followed by a master's degree in social work in healthcare from the University of Debrecen, Hungary, under the Scholarship for Christian Young People. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and a graduate teaching assistant. 

My time at the University of Iowa has been marked by active campus engagement. As the board member and past president of the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), I facilitated international student orientations and coordinated board projects. As a Liaison of the Association of Graduate Nursing Students (AGNS), I initiated an examination welfare project for nursing students. 

As the delegate of AGNS and mental health director of the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG), I advocated for students' welfare and coordinated an inaugural wholistic wellness week to support students' mental, physical, social, financial, and spiritual well-being. In my role as the grant’s director of GPSG, I coordinated a grants committee to provide funding to students for travel, research, and service projects. I have also been involved in peer-to-peer student mentorships to improve their transition and campus experiences. Currently, I hold the position of Cabinet Director of GPSG. 

As the Cabinet director, I strive to work towards improving the experience and welfare of graduate and professional students on campus through supportive leadership, collaboration. In addition, I aim to facilitate legislation in line with the University's policies, the Board of Regents, and State and Federal laws with God's help. 

In my free time, I enjoy physical activities, cooking, watching comedies, traveling, and making friendships. In addition, I love worshipping Jesus and reading Scriptures.