Vanessa Riley

Biography

Vanessa Riley, MSN, RN, FNP C, is a nurse practitioner, healthcare AI strategist, researcher, and entrepreneur advancing innovation at the intersection of technology, health equity, and clinical practice. She is Founder and President of the Global Nursing AI Alliance, Founder and CEO of the American Board of Nursing Artificial Intelligence, and CEO of KhonsuAI. A PhD pursuant at the University of Rochester, her research explores cardiovascular disparities among Black women. Her work focuses on ensuring that nurses, Black communities, and underserved populations help shape the future of AI and healthcare.

Sessions

1. AI in Nursing Workflows

   Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT

   Track Data & Clinical AI

   AI is reshaping how nurses work across inpatient, ambulatory, and virtual care settings. This session examines practical applications, including clinical documentation automation, decision support tools, patient monitoring, and workforce optimization. Vanessa Riley covers how AI can reduce administrative burden and improve care coordination, and what nurses and healthcare leaders need to know to integrate these tools responsibly.