2nd Congress
on Patient
Navigation in
Latin América
Hybrid Modality / Free
Showcase existing patient navigation experiences in the region.
Join regional efforts to expand the implementation of patient navigation in order to reduce health barriers.
Share information on training and certification of patient navigators.
Create a support network among patient navigators in LatinAmerica.
Nurses
Nursing Assistants
Social Workers
Psychologists
Health Administrators
Educators
Healthcare Volunteers
Community Health Workers
NPI is a registered non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts, that has been training and certifying patient navigators in Spanish in Latin America since 2016.
Recently, NPI renewed its agreements with PUJ and UNIS, which endorse our educational curriculum, based largely on the George Washington Cancer Center’s Patient Navigation Guide.
CERTIFICATIONNPI has trained and certified more than 150 patient navigators in 10 countries. These navigators have assisted more than 400 patients during the hands-on training phase of the course.
Dr. Freeman is the father and pioneer of the patient navigation concept and model, which addresses disparities in access to timely diagnosis and treatment, particularly among low-income communities.
Patient Navigator in gynecologic oncology at Dana-Farber Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital since 2005. She developed the first patient navigation program in Guatemala and has been training volunteer navigators since 2016. She holds a degree in Communications and Journalism, with certifications as a Patient Navigator and Medical Interpreter, and is a member of AONN. Harvard Medical School
Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since 2009, providing psychosocial support to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking patients. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers. Her previous experience includes work in hospitals, community mental health, and refugee resettlement agencies.
Bilingual Oncology Nurse Navigator at Lehigh Valley Health Network for nine years. She is an Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) with experience in surgical oncology, chemotherapy infusion, and radiation oncology. She coordinates the Thoracic and Lung Nodule Clinic and leads outreach efforts on cancer prevention. She holds a BSN from Long Island University.
Associate Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School
Director of Patient Navigation, George Washington Cancer Center GWCC
Head surgeon, 4th Surgical Unit, Breast Cancer Clinic, San Juan de Dios Hospital/Guatemala
Nutritionist with Clinical specialty from the Francisco Marroquín University. Secretary of the Council of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Universidad del Istmo.
Master in Clinical Epidemiology, Master of Health Administration, Nurse of the Pontifical Javeriana University Currently, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.
Elizabeth led an international oncology care program and later founded H.O.P.E., a company that provides personalized medical concierge services to patients, especially those with cancer, in several countries.
Vivian Piedrahita is an oncology nurse with a master's degree in epidemiology and extensive clinical, research, and teaching experience. She coordinates oncology programs and serves as a patient navigation consultant.
Oncology nurse with 13 years of experience, certified in patient navigation and Lean Six Sigma. He is a data manager at Clínica Imbanaco and a lecturer at the University of Valle.
Renowned Argentine oncologist with international recognition. Founder of SLACOM and former president of the UICC, he has published over 200 scientific articles and received awards such as FASCO and the Harvard Distinguished Leader Award. He advises organizations like the WHO and is a key figure in global cancer control, with active participation in international conferences.
Kristie leads the Global Patient Support team at the American Cancer Society. She has over 20 years of public health experience in the U.S., Asia, and Africa, focused on expanding access to services. She is a former Peace Corps volunteer and speaks Japanese, French, and Portuguese.
Founder of the Metamorfosis Association, she is a breast cancer survivor and advocate for health equity. She has led psychosocial support initiatives in rural communities and actively participates in patient networks and organizations in Costa Rica. She promotes early detection, compassionate care, and comprehensive access to health services. Her leadership strives for dignified survivorship, quality of life, and social justice.
Alexandra Núñez is a cancer patient advocate in Costa Rica. She is the founder of Unidos Contra el Cáncer and president of the Federation of Patient Organizations. She represents patients in the CCSS and leads initiatives like Respirando Esperanza. Her work is rooted in her personal experience after being diagnosed in 2011.
Medical doctor from the University of Buenos Aires, specialist in General Medicine from the National University of the Northeast, Argentina. Master’s in Public Health. Former Minister of Health of the Province of Chaco. Former head of the Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Chaco. University professor at the National University of Chaco Austral.
Digital Health Expert| MD MPH Phd (cand) Medical Manger in Intramed| Public Health Assistant Professor, Med School, UBA | Technological Innovation Program Coordinator, Public Health Institute, Med School, UBA.
Medical doctor and surgeon specialized in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, with additional training in Oncological Rehabilitation and a Master’s degree in Health Administration. He coordinates the Oncological Support Group at the National Cancer Institute and teaches at several universities. He has extensive clinical, academic, and research experience.
Train clinical and non-clinical patient navigators in Spanish to support patient access to oncology care and to reduce the rates of cancer and other chronic illnesses
Save patient lives by increasing access to medical attention and by providing support to navigate complex health systems.
Educate patient navigators about cancer prevention and increase overall cancer prevention awareness.
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