Stacey [RGN, BSc, MSc] is an accomplished healthcare professional, dedicating the last 16 years to the NHS, and is currently the Chief Nursing Information Officer at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. With a rich background in digital transformation, Stacey has played integral roles in driving innovation and modernisation in four NHS acute trusts since 2017.

Before transitioning to digital transformation, Stacey gained valuable clinical experience working in diverse healthcare settings, including the Emergency Department, medical wards, and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement team. This practical experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by frontline healthcare professionals.

Stacey's commitment to advancing nursing and midwifery goes beyond her professional endeavours. She was honoured with a Florence Nightingale Foundation 2022 Digital Scholarship, a testament to her dedication to leveraging technology to enhance patient care. Through her involvement in numerous digital transformation projects, she has demonstrated exemplary leadership and spearheaded positive change within the healthcare industry.

As a nurse entrepreneur herself, Stacey is passionate about nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering innovation among nurses and midwives in the NHS. During her time as a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholar, she delved into this topic and explored strategies to promote entrepreneurial spirit within the nursing community. Stacey's dedication to empowering her colleagues extends to her participation in the Clinical Entrepreneur Programme for 2023.

In addition to her NHS experience, Stacey is a co-founder of a pioneering health IT company, Genome. This clinically-led enterprise is focused on developing cutting-edge quality assurance and improvement software, aimed at enabling clinical colleagues to harness the power of data for enhanced patient care. By championing the use of technology, Stacey is playing a crucial role in transforming healthcare delivery and improving outcomes for patients.

In July 2023, Stacey was thrilled to become an elected member of the esteemed Digital Health CNIO Advisory Panel and then was voted to become Vice-Chair of the panel. Motivated by a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Stacey is committed to actively participating in the Advisory Panel's initiatives, by lending her knowledge and insights, she strives to make a meaningful impact and further promote the vital connection between digital health, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Stacey's unwavering commitment to nursing excellence, her expertise in digital transformation, and her entrepreneurial spirit make her a dynamic force within the healthcare industry. She continues to lead the way in driving innovation and positively impacting patient care through her multifaceted roles as a nurse, FNF digital scholar, and entrepreneur.