Janyne Musso
Janyne Musso, MPH, RN, is a nurse, nonprofit founder, and global health advocate dedicated to advancing women’s health, leadership development, and community empowerment. With extensive experience in emergency care, Janyne has honed her ability to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly—skills that have informed her leadership style and her approach to complex global health challenges. She is the founder and Executive Director of Global Hart, a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening grassroots and community organizations through capacity building, professional development, and tools that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Throughout her career, Janyne has combined clinical expertise with a passion for education and mentorship. She has designed curricula, guided interns, and built sustainable systems for nonprofit partners both locally and internationally. Her work emphasizes human-centered learning environments, empowering emerging public health professionals—particularly women—to grow into effective leaders. In addition to her nonprofit work, she serves as a Clinical Outcomes Nurse Educator at Grady Health System, where she leads quality improvement initiatives and ensures optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure emergency and trauma care settings.
Janyne’s impact extends across the globe, with projects and partnerships in countries such as Guatemala, Greece, Uganda, and Kenya, alongside initiatives supporting local communities in Atlanta. She is pursuing a PhD in Monitoring, Measurement, and Evaluation at EUCLID University and holds an MPH in Disaster Management from the University of Georgia, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based global development. Through her work, Janyne continues to build bridges between clinical care, public health, and community-driven change, fostering sustainable solutions that empower individuals and strengthen communities worldwide.
• Gender Transformative Leadership and Intersectionality Program
• Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface(G191-HM)
• The University of Georgia - MPH
• World Affairs Council of Atlanta
• Women in Global Health - USA Georgia
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the guidance and support of mentors. Over the years, I’ve cultivated a diverse deck of mentors at different stages of my life, each offering encouragement, perspective, and invaluable insight that has shaped my growth and progress.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering my industry to actively seek mentorship and embrace diverse perspectives, building a strong, supportive network along the way. Focus on collaboration rather than trying to go it alone, and remember to cultivate patience while granting grace to both yourself and others.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge in my field is that many grassroots organizations lack the capacity in areas like marketing, staffing, and curriculum development, which makes it difficult for them to operate as sustainable organizations. At the same time, there are significant opportunities: scaling sustainable, open-access health education curricula and toolkits; expanding internship-to-fellowship pathways, particularly to bring emergency nurses into global health leadership; and developing ethical AI training programs for roles involving global health data.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values I hold most important in both my work and personal life are patience and grace, paired with transparency and clear communication.
Locations
Global Hart
Atlanta, GA 30057