2:45-3:45 p.m

140-B. International Perspectives: Creating Pipelines for Foreign-Born Workers

The demand for qualified caregivers is rising worldwide, and workforce shortages in aged care are intensifying. Domestic solutions are critical, but the aged care sector must also embrace innovative global partnerships. This session will examine how providers in Minnesota are working with the Kenyan State Department of Diaspora Affairs to create sustainable pipelines for foreign-born workers. Discover how similar initiatives can strengthen the U.S. healthcare workforce, enhance global skillsets, and improve healthcare outcomes. You’ll learn the steps necessary to engage in international recruitment, navigate complex immigration systems, and foster partnerships that prioritize workforce needs and advance global healthcare.

• Anna Mowry, Director of Workforce Solutions, LeadingAge Minnesota — Minneapolis, MN, USA
• Traci Larson, CEO/President, Guardian Angels of Elk River, Inc. — Elk River, MN, USA
• Kathleen Murray, Director of Organizational Learning & Development, Benedictine Health System — Minneapolis, MN, USA
• Roseline Njogu, Honorable Principal Secretary, Kenya State Department of Diaspora Affairs — Nairobi, Kenya
• Mohamud Noor, Honorable Representative (District 60B), Minnesota State House of Representatives — St. Paul, MN, USA