Meet Dr. Clarita Go Miraflor, a Filipina nurse whose story is one of dedication, advocacy, and breaking barriers.

A 𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 (𝗣𝗡𝗔𝗔), established 35 years ago to support and advocate for Filipino nurses in the US.

She is a tireless advocate, recognized for her fight against discriminatory practices towards foreign nurses, leading to the historic first Global Summit of Filipino nurses in 2014, uniting nurses from around the world.

Dr. Miraflor’s career has spanned teaching, consulting, and leadership roles at prestigious institutions like Cook County Medical Center and USC. A renowned speaker and mentor, she shares her expertise, inspiring future generations.

Even in retirement, Dr. Miraflor and her husband continue to serve their community through their ministry work. Her legacy is one of excellence and service, reminding all nurses of the power of collective action, unwavering dedication, and making a difference in the world!