Ep 39: Strokes Without Borders with Alicia Richardson

From hospital hallways to global health stages, Alicia Richardson is reimagining stroke care—one system at a time. In this episode, Nurse Rosa speaks with Alicia Richardson about her experiences with the World Stroke Organization and her passion for nurse leadership. Alicia shares her nursing journey, the global challenges faced in stroke prevention and treatment, and how cultural context plays a critical role in understanding risk factors. As a board-certified stroke coordinator and educator, she also emphasizes the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, technology-driven education, and the urgent need for primary prevention—especially since 80% of strokes are preventable. 🧩 Topics covered: Global disparities in stroke care and access Alicia’s experience in the WSO Future Leaders Program Using technology and education to scale stroke knowledge Risk factor awareness across cultures The value of collaboration among nursing and neurovascular organizations Evolving roles of advanced practice nurses and stroke coordinators 🎓 From being named Advanced Practice Clinician of the Year to leading the Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC) as its current President, Alicia’s leadership journey exemplifies the future of stroke systems—driven by data, compassion, and nurse-led innovation. 💡 "If we want to reduce disability, we must start by investing in prevention. Most strokes are preventable, and nurses are essential to that mission." 🔗 Connect & Learn More: 🌐 www.anvc.org World Stroke Organization SVIN 🔗 Alicia Richardson on LinkedIn Connect with Rosa Hart  ⁨@NurseRosaSpeaks⁩  🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more expert interviews on the future of healthcare and innovation. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, check out Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like a Pro and The Lou Review.