Vanessa Riley began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, advanced to Family Nurse Practitioner, and later became the CEO of a healthcare AI company. Along this journey, she witnessed both the power of nursing and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Her experiences revealed a critical need: while AI is rapidly shaping the future of healthcare, nurses, the largest and most trusted sector of the workforce, were often missing from the table. Vanessa recognized that bridging nursing and AI was not just an opportunity but a responsibility.

This vision led her to establish the Global Nursing AI Alliance™ , where she now serves as Founder and President. The Alliance was founded to bring together nurses, technologists, innovators, and partners worldwide—uniting them to lead, educate, research, and collaborate in shaping the future of healthcare technology. Vanessa’s story is more than one of personal advancement. It is an invitation. An invitation for nurses to step into leadership roles in AI, for members to join a growing global movement, and for donors and partners to invest in a future where nursing expertise drives innovation.

Through Global Nursing AI Alliance™, Vanessa is building a community where nurses’ voices are amplified, healthcare is reimagined, and technology serves humanity with compassion and vision.